Procedures if a Seizure Occurs
In the event that a seizure occurs in your classroom or you see a student experiencing a seizure, follow these steps:
- Call 911 and report an emergency and also call security immediately 984-6255 (ext. 6255) or 720-7369 to let them know a student is having a seizure and the location.
- Stay as calm as possible. Most seizures only last a few minutes.
- Prevent the student from injury by moving any nearby objects out of the way.
- Make sure the student is as comfortable as possible and if it is possible position the student on his/her side.
- Again, remain calm. Speak quietly and reassure the student and onlookers.
- Do not hold the student down.
- Do not put anything in the student’s mouth.
- Do not give the student water, pills, or food.
- Be sensitive and supportive and ask others/onlookers to do the same.
- Once EMS and LSCPA security are on the scene allow them space to do their jobs.
