MEDICATION AT SCHOOL

Students in grades 6-12 may, with parent/guardian permission, self-medicate with non-controlled medication. Upon request, the student must be able to provide written permission from the parent/guardian. All medications must be properly labeled with the students name, prescribing practitioner (if the medication requires a prescription), and instructions for administration. Students who self-medicate ARE NOT monitored by the first aid safety assistant or school nurse. Controlled substances (such as Ritalin) may not be carried by students and will be maintained in the health office. As of July, 2005 students are allowed to self-administer prescribed medication for asthma and severe systemic allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) under certain circumstances.  Specific guidelines must be met. The form Request to Authorize Student Self-Administration of Prescribed Medication for Asthma/Anaphlaxis must be completed. This form can be obtained from the school health office. Students who require assistance with their medication must have on file a signed and witnessed medication release, and medication must be prescribed by an appropriate licensed health care provider. This applies to both prescription and over-the-counter medication. A medication release can be obtained from office personnel.