GIVING OF MEDICATION

There have been requests from parents to administer medication to their children during the time they are in school.  The Edmonton Public Schools Operational Handbook states: 

“If a request is made to administer medication at school to students not sufficiently mature or reliable to care for their own needs, the following guidelines and procedures are to be observed.  The principal shall require a signed request from the parent and physician indicating the type of medication (in original bottle) to be administered, required dosage and action to be taken in the event of possible hazards or side effects.” Children with epipens must carry them in a fanny pack on field trips.

The Student Focused Medication Management Plan forms for this request are available in the school office and must be done each school year.