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Parent's Corner
Welcome to the Holzer Health Center Parent's Corner! Below you will find a list of Frequently Asked Questions, or read our annual Parent Newsletter.
I didn't buy the Student Health Insurance for my son/daughter. Can they still use the health center?
Yes, the Health Center is available for all registered students regardless of insurance. Student ID and insurance card should be presented for their visit.
What is the charge for a visit at the Health Center?
There is no charge for the office visit, however, any labs, x-rays or procedures will be billed to their insurance. A limited number of generic prescription medications are available for a charge of $5.00.
My son/daughter needs to see a specialist and we have purchased the student health insurance. Do they need a referral?
Yes, the student health center is considered the primary care provider under the health insurance plan. Any outside appointments, with the exception of a visit to an urgent care center after hours or an emergency room visit at any time, requires a referral for payment to made. Another exception is if the insured is more than 50 miles away from Florida Tech. Please see the Student Health Insurance Website for more information.
Who provides health care at the clinic?
The Health Center is staffed with a full-time Nurse Practitioner, Medical Assistant, and Receptionist. Your son or daughter will be assisted with a referral and appointment If their condition would require medical care beyond the scope of the health center.
What exactly is a Nurse Practitioner?
A Nurse Practitioner is a Register Nurse who has advanced education and clinical training in a healthcare specialty area. The Health Center Nurse Practitioner holds a Masters degree, is licensed by the State of Florida as an ARNP, and has been credentialed by the ANCC, a national organization assuring excellence in health care. A Nurse Practitioner provides many of the same services as a physician, including but not limited to: physical examinations, diagnosis, treatment, dispenses medication and prescriptions, laboratory and x-ray prescriptions, and referrals for physical or chiropractic therapy.
Where can my son/daughter acquire prescription medications?
The Health Center has a pharmacy with a number of generic medications that can be prescribed and dispensed by the Nurse Practitioner for a charge of $5.00. For other medications, prescriptions obtained at the health center can be filled at any of the local pharmacies.
What should my son/daughter do if they become ill after clinic hours?
In an emergency, call Security at 8111 who will call for an ambulance or assist in transporting the patient to the local hospital. If it is not an emergency, and you or your son/daughter can not wait until the clinic is open, you may call OMNI Health Care, who has been contracted to provide medical care for Florida Tech students. The OMNI Urgent Care Center is located on west Hwy 192 across from the Olive Garden. It is suggested to call first, 723-9411, if they are closed, the student should inform the operator they are a student at Florida Tech and a patient of OMNI Healthcare, and request them to page the physician on call. The physician can offer medical advice or direct them for additional care.
What vaccinations are required to attend the university?
All undergraduate students are required to provide proof of immunity to measles, mumps and rubella. MMR is recommended, but not required, for graduate students. A record signed by your health care provider listing two “MMR” vaccines or laboratory results of blood titers (MMR IG-G) is acceptable. Any student living in the dorm is required to show proof of vaccination for hepatitis B and meningitis or sign a waiver declaring they are aware of the hazards of the infection but decline the vaccine. See the CDC website for more information on meningitis and hepatitis b.
Is a TB Skin Test required of all students?
No, only students that are coming from areas in the world that are considered "Tuberculosis Endemic." Endemic areas of the
world are considered any area NOT listed below:
North American Region: U.S.A., Canada, Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Virgin Islands
European Region: Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg,
Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, San Marino, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom
Western Pacific Region: American Samoa, Australia, New Zealand
Can I receive information about the medical treatment my child received at the Health Center?
Any student over the age of 18 years old is entitled to confidential protection of their health care information. This is a Federal Law that applies to all health care settings called “HIPPA.” The Health Center is not able to give information to anyone that has not specifically been named on their Health Information Protection consent. We cannot even verify if they have been seen at the clinic. The staff at the Health Center understands that this is very frustrating to you, so we encourage you to ask your son or daughter to list your name on the HIPPA consent when they fill out their registration papers at the clinic. We will be happy to assist you in contacting your son or daughter for their signature.
What services are provided at the Health Center?
The Health Center provides treatment for illness and injury. Allergy shots will be administered free of charge when serum is provided to the health center. All conditions can be seen at the Health Center and the majority can be diagnosed and treated. Injuries, such as minor lacerations, sprains, burns, insect bites, etc., will be evaluated; treatment will be provided when within the scope of the Health Center. Any condition or injury that requires further treatment will be referred to the appropriate facility, and your son or daughter will be assisted with directions, referrals, and appointments. If an X-ray is required, the Health Center will provide the order and direct them to the diagnostic facility and then advise of appropriate follow up care. Immunizations, wellness or health screening services can be provided for an additional charge. Any student with a chronic illnesses or a condition that requires routine follow up and prescriptions must establish with a local primary care provider to continue their health care services and prescription refills. Please establish with a provider before urgent treatment is needed, as it can take up to 6 weeks for a new patient appointment with some specialists.