The Certified School Nurse performs many nursing services for the students and staff in the District including: first aid and emergency care,chronic disease management, education, physician ordered treatments and medication administration, and the Pennsylvania Department of Health Mandated School Health Services.
- Growth screening yearly {height, weight, body mass index (BMI)}
- Vision screening yearly
- Hearing screening (grades K, 1, 2, 3, 7, and 11)
- Scoliosis screening (grades 6 and 7)
- Physical exam (entry into school and grades 6 and 11)
- Dental exam (entry into school and grades 3 and 7)
- Immunization assessment
- Maintenance of student health records
Healthy Children Learn Better!