Health Services

Other Health Information:

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Asthma

Students who have been diagnosed by their health care providers with asthma are required to submit to the school nurse an Asthma Action Plan.

Asthma Action Plan forms are available from any school nurses office.

Every school (Pre K 12) is equipped with a nebulizer in the event your child needs asthma medication during school hours. All Asthma medication must be supplied by the parent/guardian and be accompanied by a signed Administration of Medication In School form. These forms are available from any school nurses office.

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AEDs

Automated External Defibrillators are life-saving devices used for emergency purposes by trained certified individuals. Defibrillators are designed to deliver a shock to the heart in unresponsive victims with no breathing and no signs of circulation.

Every school building as well as the administration building is equipped with a defibrillator. For additional information ask the school nurse or the building security staff.


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Medications

Administrative policy of the Perth Amboy Public Schools requires the school nurse to have written permission from the parent and attending physician.

Medication administered by the school nurses should be done only in exceptional circumstances wherein the child's health maybe jeopardized.

Forms may be secured from any school nurses office.