First Aid

Medication at School

Paracetamol/Nurofen, Aspirin:

We do not have paracetamol etc. available at school for student use.

The DEECD School Policy and Advisory Guide for student health and medication recommends:

“That school should not store or administer analgesics such as aspirin, ibuprofen and paracetamol as a standard first aid strategy for students as they can mask signs and symptoms of serious illness or injury”.

If your child has a condition that requires such medication at school, a School Medication Management Plan must be completed and signed by a medical practitioner and the required medication supplied to the school in its original packaging to be stored at the office.

For further information:

http://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/principals/spag/health/pages/medication.aspx