Medications at School Procedure
Medications at School Procedure
- If possible, all medications should be given at home under parental/guardian supervision.
- A written order by a licensed provider is required for all prescription and over-the-counter medication that needs to be taken at school for two weeks or longer. This would include daily or as needed medications. If there is a change in medication, a new authorization form must be completed by the parent and physician/licensed prescriber. Without proper authorization forms, we will not be able to administer any medications.
- For medication, over-the-counter or prescribed, that will be taken at school short term (two weeks or less); only parent authorization is required.
- All controlled substances (i.e. Ritalin, Adderall, Codeine) must be brought to school by a parent / guardian.
- Medication must be brought to school in the original prescription or over-the-counter container. Pharmacies are willing to divide the prescription so you have a container for home and school. Bring all medications directly to the health office.
- Cambridge Medical Center and other area clinics are aware of the authorization policy and can fill a form out for you to sign and send/fax to your school.
- Student Medication Policy #516 is available on the District website or in the Health Office.
- The authorization to Administer Medication at School form is available on the school district website in the Health Services page at www.c-ischools.org or in the school’s Health Office.
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This handbook item is specific to Cambridge Middle School.
This handbook item is specific to Cambridge Middle School.
This handbook item is specific to Cambridge Middle School.
This handbook item is specific to Cambridge Middle School.
This handbook item is specific to Cambridge Middle School.
This handbook item is specific to Cambridge Middle School.