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School Health Procedures. Unit 7. Vocabulary. Physical examination Medical history Doctor’s office Immunization Health screening Medical condition Medicine/Medication (prescription). School Health. Immunizations are required to attend school in the United States
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School Health Procedures Unit 7
Vocabulary • Physical examination • Medical history • Doctor’s office • Immunization • Health screening • Medical condition • Medicine/Medication (prescription)
School Health • Immunizations are required to attend school in the United States • The School Nurse, Social Worker, Psychologist, or Guidance Counselor can provide you with a reference list of doctors and dentists in your area • A sports physical examination is required before participation in any sport activity in school
School Health • Medication may be taken at school with proper documentation from a doctor or a parent, as appropriate. • Parents must take the medication and note in to the office. Students may not bring medication in to school themselves. • Only the School Nurse or assigned designee can administer the medication to the student (including cough drops and any over-the-counter medications) • Students must have a pass to see the Nurse (this maintains accountability)
Literacy Activity • Read and discuss “From Home to School” Book - “My Head Itches” Lesson 2 • Book Level “Literacy” (Green) pp. 8-9; complete p. 10 and the bottom of p. 11 • Book Level 1 (Blue) [“An Eye Exam”] pp. 10-11; complete pp. 11-12 • Book Level 2 (Pink) pp. 10-11; complete p. 12 and p. 14
School Health Activity • Review and explain the differences between medical forms • Role play calling a medical or dental office to make an appointment (PEP Teacher(s) role play first so parents understand what’s expected) • Parents draft a note to send to the school so their child may take a medication
Computer Lab • Go to the Internet and show parents how to find local medical and dental offices • Parents “surf” the Net to find and review health information • Parents type a letter to send to school for their child to take a medicine at school