Administration of Medication

Short Term Use of Medication (up to two weeks)

Medication can only be administered by school staff if appropriate documentation has been completed by parent/carer.

For administration of short term medication such as a course of antibiotics, our school requires written authority from parent/carer. This authority can be provided by completing an Administration of Medication Form. This form is also available from the Administration office.

• All medication must be clearly labelled with the child's name and provided in packaging from the pharmacy or the manufacturer.
• Documentation must be signed and dated by a parent or carer and provided to the school with the medication.

Long Term Use of Medication

If you require the school to administer medication to your child for a period of more than two weeks, you will need to submit an up to date Student Health Care Summary and appropriate Management/Emergency Response Plan for your child's health need. The administration office staff can provide the necessary forms for completion.