Student Health Services

Student Medication

Medication can be administered only in the health room when a medication form signed by parent/guardian and physician is received by the school. Contact your school for the proper forms. All medication must be brought to the school by the parent/guardian. Students who use inhalers may carry their inhalers with them if they have signed parental consent and a signed order from their physician. It is extremely important for the safety and well-being of your child that you notify the school of any serious medical situation that could require specialized attention (e.g., diabetes, severe allergic reaction, epilepsy, and other chronic disorders).

School Health Nurses Responsibilities

• Caring for ill and injured students
• Dispensing medications as ordered by the child’s physician
• Counseling students on a variety of health-related subjects
• Reviewing student’s health records to ensure compliance with required immunizations and updating emergency information
• Health education and prevention activities
• Hearing, vision, and blood pressure screenings
• Crisis intervention for students
• Emergency-related care including CPR and first aid