St. Alexius College
School Clinic

The School Clinic

Plays a vital role in ensuring the health, safety, and overall well-being of all students and personnel on campus. Located within a caring and responsive academic environment, the clinic serves as the primary facility for health assessment, first aid administration, and emergency care during school hours.

Commitment to Student Health and Safety

The School Clinic upholds high standards of healthcare delivery by providing immediate and appropriate responses to illnesses, injuries, and health-related concerns. Guided by established medical protocols and the institution's First Aid and Emergency Care

OFFICE HOURS

Mondays to 8:00 AM - 12:00 NN Friday 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM Saturdays 8:00 AM - 12:00 NN

LOCATION

Right Side of the SAC Gymnasium Stage, St. Alexius College, City of Koronadal, South Cotabato

Standard Procedure

The clinic ensures that prompt and correct interventions are available whenever needed. Its services are designed to maintain a safe learning environment where students can thrive physically, mentally, and academically.

Core Services Provided

First Aid and Emergency Care

The clinic team is trained to respond swiftly to emergencies following the established ABCs of First Aid—Airway, Breathing, Circulation.

Airway: Ensuring the airway is clear for unconscious or unresponsive individuals.

Breathing: Providing rescue breathing as necessary.

Circulation: Performing chest compressions or CPR to maintain blood flow.

A simplified approach—Awake? Breathing? Continue Care—guides initial rapid assessment and action during emergencies.

Management of Common Injuries

Bleeding and Wound Care

Bleeding incidents, regardless of severity, are treated seriously. Standard steps include:

Covering wounds with cloth or gauze

Applying firm pressure

Adding layers of dressing as needed to maintain pressure

Bringing the patient to a healthcare facility for evaluation after stabilization

Burn Treatment

For burn emergencies, the clinic provides care by:

Removing the source of heat and cooling the area with running water

Applying light gauze without using ice or oily substances

Advising against bursting blisters

Recommending pain relievers only after medical consultation

Fracture Stabilization

Any suspected fracture is immobilized until medical professionals can assess it. The clinic applies:

Splints or improvised stabilizers

Cold packs (without direct ice contact)

Immobilization of joints surrounding the injury

Pain relief advice after consultation with a doctor

Health Monitoring and Preventive Care

The School Clinic not only responds to emergencies but also contributes to overall wellness by:

Monitoring student health concerns

Maintaining medical records

Offering basic consultations

Providing guidance on health habits, hygiene, and disease prevention

Coordinating referrals to medical professionals or hospitals when further care is needed

Role in the School Community

The clinic serves as a dependable partner to teachers, parents, and administration in promoting a safe and health-conscious campus. Its staff ensures that all protocols are followed, students are supported, and emergencies are handled with skill, care, and compassion.

Through these services, the St. Alexius College School Clinic remains a cornerstone of safety and wellness—upholding the institution's mission of providing a secure and nurturing educational environment.