The Certified School Nurse performs many nursing services for students including: first aid and emergency care, chronic disease management, education, physician ordered treatments and medication administration, and PA Department of Health mandated school health services. These screenings can identify potential health problems in students. If a problem is discovered a referral for follow-up will be sent home to the students’ parent/guardian. If your child has a health condition that may need attention or supportive care, please make that condition known to the nurse.
Growth screening (yearly {height, weight, body mass index (BMI)})
Vision screening (yearly)
Hearing screening (grades K, 1, 2, 3, 7, and 11)
Scoliosis screening (grades 6 and 7)
Physical exam (Kindergarten entry into school and grades 6 and 11)
Dental exam (Kindergarten entry into school and grades 3 and 7)
Immunization assessment (Upon entry into school and grades 7, 12, and as needed)
Maintenance of student health records