Assess and evaluate student health

Assume the responsibility for assessment and triage of sick and injured children and staff

Student – Parent – School Personnel liaison

Assist in the identification and education of students with special health problems and special educational needs

Respond to frequently encountered health problems:

• Nutritional concerns

• Substance abuse

• Child neglect and abuse

• Teen pregnancy

Provide selected health services for school personnel

Provide programs for the prevention and control of disease

Coordinate health services with health education and community agencies

Observe school facilities and recommend modification necessary to maintain optimum health and safety of students and school personnel

Review and update policies/procedures

Screenings and examinations coordination and review:

• Pre-school, kindergarten, grade 7 and 11 and athletic physical exams

• Vision and hearing screening and referrals as needed

• Postural screening grades 5 – 9

• Interval health histories grade 4

Maintain accurate immunization records per state and local regulations

Administer medications per school department and Massachusetts Department of Public Health policy

Provide MDPH with monthly and end of the year reports and statistics

Classroom resource person

Individual and group health education