First Aid 

Medical Conditions

To assist all staff to care for your child’s existing medical conditions please ensure you provide the College with a medical management plan from your treating doctor. If the medical condition requires medication to be administered by school staff please have your doctor complete the medical authority form with the medical management plan (see attached)

These forms are to be given to the First Aid Department Mentone or Reception at Bentleigh East.

Anaphylaxis, asthma, epilepsy and diabetes already have a condition specific management plan and do not require the additional medical management plan.Asthma medication and adrenaline auto-injectors for anaphylaxis are unrestricted and do not require a medical authority form.

Covid and Flu Season

Please continue to practise good hand hygiene and cover your face if you need to sneeze or blow your nose.Students may choose to wear a mask at school.

If your child is feeling unwell with cold symptoms even with a negative rat test they should remain at home until they feel well enough to come to school. Parents of students who are symptomatic of Covid symptoms will be asked to collect their child from school.

If your child does test positive to Covid please:

• Notify the absentee office. 
• Students who report a positive result are recommended to isolate for a minimum of 5 days and not attend school until their symptoms have resolved.

Asthma, Medication and Operoo

Students diagnosed with Asthma should follow the Asthma Management Plan determined by their doctor. If a preventer has been prescribed, evidence suggests that adhering to regular use reduces the risk of an acute asthma attack.  

As parents and carers, you are able to access your child’s Operoo medical profile and update this when changes occur. Changes to your child’s medical status may be temporary or permanent. If, for example, your child has a serious head injury resulting in a concussion on the weekend, please update their medical profile to reflect this, and advise teachers if there are any sporting restrictions in place.

If your child’s medical condition requires any treatment outside of standard first aid, a medical treatment plan should be provided by your treating doctor and uploaded onto Operoo.

If your child is required to take medicine during the course of the school day, please ensure you complete a 'Medication Form'.  You can find this form on the Parent Portal under 'Publications'.  The medication must be in its original packaging, include your child’s name, and give clear written instructions.  The medication must be handed in to reception at your child's relevant Campus.

Please make sure emergency contacts are up to date, that the nominated person(s) are willing and able to be contacted and, if necessary, are able to collect the student if they are unable to remain at school due to illness or injury.

Michelle Butler                                                  Natalie Cardamone

First Aid - Mentone Campus                           First Aid - Bentleigh East Campus