The Schools of the Hellenic-American Educational Foundation (HAEF) have First Aid Stations (also referred to as “Infirmaries”).

The First Aid Stations are not required by applicable legislation but are a service voluntarily provided by Athens College for its students. 

Each First Aid Station is staffed by nurses whose responsibilities are limited to providing first aid in emergencies and addressing minor symptoms. First Aid Stations do not provide specialized medical care, diagnose medical conditions, or treat underlying causes.

  • If symptoms persist beyond a reasonable period or a medical assessment is considered necessary, parents are contacted and asked to collect their child.
  • If a student repeatedly visits the Infirmary without a valid reason in an apparent attempt to avoid attending lessons, the Administration of the respective school unit will notify the parents.

In the event of a medical emergency, the Hellenic National Center for Emergency Care (EKAB) is called, and the parents are notified. If the parents cannot be reached, the emergency contacts on file are contacted. An EKAB ambulance transports the student to an on-duty public hospital.

If the parents wish to have their child transported to a private hospital, they must contact EKAB themselves to cancel the ambulance request. No member of the School’s staff is authorized to cancel an EKAB request.

Since the 2022-2023 school year, parents have also had the option of free ambulance transport to one of three private hospitals, provided they have given their consent in advance. If they wish to have their child transported to another private hospital, they must arrange the ambulance transfer themselves. 

In the event of a medical emergency during school hours, optional afternoon activities, or other school activities (including trips, transfers, athletic events, and cultural events, etc.,), the nurse or another member of the School's staff, acting under the guidance of the Medical Service, provides First Aid and administers the appropriate medication, if necessary. Parents are notified as soon as possible.
When students experience minor symptoms, such as fever, headache, menstrual pain, or nasal congestion, the nurse may administer over-the-counter (OTC) medication to relieve symptoms and, where possible, allow them to continue participating in school activities. These include regular school hours, optional afternoon activities, and other school activities such as trips, transfers, athletic events, and cultural events. Following a recommendation from the Medical Service, where deemed necessary, the nurse or another member of the School’s staff administers the appropriate medication to relieve minor symptoms that do not require a medical assessment. Parents are notified accordingly.
If a student develops symptoms of an allergic reaction during regular school hours, optional afternoon activities or other school activities, including trips, transfers, athletic events and cultural events, the nurse or another member of the School’s staff administers the appropriate medication, as necessary, following a recommendation from the Medical Service. Such medication may include antihistamines, corticosteroids, or adrenaline. Parents are notified accordingly.
If a member of the School’s staff is required to administer medication to a student during regular school hours, optional afternoon activities, or other school activities, including trips, transfers, athletic events, and cultural events, the medication must be provided in its original packaging and accompanied by clear written medical instructions, specifying the dosage and the time of administration. These instructions must be signed by the treating doctor or the parent. The instructions must also be sent by email to the nurse serving at the student’s school unit.
  1. Timely submission of medical documents

Parents must submit the required medical assessment documents for their child’s participation in classes and school activities to the relevant school unit within the specified deadlines.

       2. Updating the Student’s Personal Health Card 

If a student’s health status changes, parents must submit an updated Student's Personal Health Card – ADYM to the relevant school unit as soon as possible. 

       3. Submission of a Medical Certificate and an Action Plan for chronic or serious conditions

If a student has a chronic condition, a severe allergy, or another serious health problem, parents must submit to the relevant school unit, together with the ADYM, a medical certificate issued by the student’s treating doctor and explicit instructions on how to manage a potential emergency related to the condition at School (an “Action Plan”).