Student Services

Student Health Information

Access to Health Services · Health and Liability Insurance · Required Immunizations · Helpful Contacts for Health Information

Access to Health Services

Students have access to limited medical services through a contractual agreement between BAPTIST HEALTH Schools Little Rock and Autumn Road Clinic. Students may contact Autumn Road Clinic for appointment. The first office visit for evaluation is covered by contract between BHSLR and the clinic. Student is responsible for payment of follow up visits and expenses beyond primary care assessment.

Autumn Road Clinic
904 Autumn Road
Little Rock, Arkansas 72211
(501) 227-6363
www.arfp.com

Health and Liability Insurance

All students are strongly recommended to have personal health insurance while enrolled as a student at BHSLR. Many affordable options exist for students. For information on some of the options, please visit the following websites or contact Student Services.
www.ACSA.com
www.arkbluecross.com

If a student needs medical treatment during an educational experience, the student is responsible for any expenses related to the treatment. BHMC-LR Occupational Health in BHRI will provide the initial treatment for students with a needle stick. Any additional medical treatment needed by a student will be at the student's expense. BHSLR may require a medical clearance from a student after an injury to attend learning experiences.

All students are strongly recommended to have personal liability insurance while enrolled as a student at BHSLR. Many affordable options exist for students. For information on some of the options, please visit the following websites.
www.hpso.com
www.nso.com
www.americanprofessional.com

Required Immunizations:

Students are required to provide documentation of current Immunizations and Tuberculin skin testing results at time of enrollment. Immunizations and testing must remain current throughout enrollment. Required health information must be complete in order to attend class, skills laboratory or clinical laboratory experiences.

All expenses related to Immunizations and Tuberculin testing are the responsibility of the applicant/student. Students must submit copies of required documents prior to the first day of class; Do not submit originals, as you will retain these for your records.

Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
Students born before January 1, 1957 are required to provide proof of one (1) MMR; students born after January 1, 1957 must provide proof of two (2) MMR's. In the event that an individual has a titer for MMR, they must have prior approval through Arkansas Department of Health by making application for exemption and submitting documentation to the school.

What is Measles, Mumps or Rubella? Find out at the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention: Diseases and Conditions website: www.cdc.gov/DiseasesConditions

Tetanus / Diphtheria (Td)
Students are required to provide proof of Td booster dated within the last 10 years.

What is Tetanus / Diphtheria? Find out at the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention: Diseases and Conditions website:
www.cdc.gov/DiseasesConditions

Hepatitis B vaccine series
The Hepatitis B vaccine consists of a series of three (3) injections administered at specific times over a six (6) month time frame. Students are required to provide proof of beginning the Hepatitis B vaccine series and complete the series during enrollment or submit a notarized Hepatitis B waiver of school responsibility. Students are strongly encouraged to receive the Hepatitis B vaccine series versus submitting a waiver.

What is Hepatitis B? Find out at the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention: Diseases and Conditions website: www.cdc.gov/DiseasesConditions

Varicella (chickenpox)
Students are required to provide documentation of either of the following:

  1. Documentation of two doses of varicella vaccine (Varivax) received as an adolescent or adult, separated by greater than 28 days.
  2. Documentation of laboratory evidence of immunity or laboratory confirmation of disease.
  3. Diagnosis or verification of a history of varicella disease.
  4. Diagnosis or verification of a history of herpes zoster.

    5. What is Varicella (chickenpox)? Find out at the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention: Diseases and Conditions website:www.cdc.gov/DiseasesConditions

    Tuberculin (TB) Testing
    Initial applicants must have a TB Test dated within thirty (30) days of Welcome/Planning Day and provide documentation reflecting results. Students TB testing results must remain current throughout enrollment.

    Students or applicants with a positive Tuberculin Skin Test are referred to the Arkansas Department of Health or private physician for follow through care at their own expense.

    What is Tuberculosis? Find out at the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention: Diseases and Conditions website:www.cdc.gov/DiseasesConditions

     

    Helpful Contacts for Health Information

    American Red Cross
    1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767) (Disaster Services)
    www.redcross.org

    Arkansas Poison & Drug Information Center
    1 800 222-1222 or 800-376-4766 (statewide)
    www.fasthealth.com/poison/ar.php

    Arkansas Regional Organ Recovery Agency
    501-907-9150
    1-866-660-5433
    www.arora.org

    BAPTIST HEALTH Recover Adult Alcohol & Drug Treatment Program
    501-202-4636

    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
    1-800-232-4636
    www.cdc.gov

    Health Units
    501-280-3100 (Central Pulaski County) for other counties, see website
    www.healthyarkansas.com/units/cee.php

    National Institute of Drug Abuse
    1-301-443-1124
    www.drugabuse.gov

    Rape Crisis Hotline
    1-877-432-5368 (statewide)
    501-801-2700 (local)
    www.helpingfamiliesfirst.org/rape-crisis-center

    Suicide Prevention National Hotline
    1-800-273-8255
    www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org

    The Center Against Family Violence
    501-376-3219
    Crisis Hotline: (915) 593-7300 or (800) 727-0511
    www.cafv.org

    United Way International
    1 703 519 0092
    www.uwint.org/devfinal