Medication at School: A Guide For Parents/Guardians

Wilmington Christian Academy has a written policy to assure the safe administration of medication to students during school, aftercare and off campus school trips. After confirming with your child’s healthcare provider that modifications cannot be made and your child needs to receive medication during the school day, it may be administered by school personnel or the nurse on campus.

► In order for medication to be administered at school, the following must be completed: 

• Your child’s healthcare provider MUST complete a Physician’s Authorization for Medication at School form. Parent signature is also required. This form is valid for the current school year only. (Pre - K is valid for 6 months only per NC law)
• The medication must be in the original pharmacy container with a pharmacy label that includes your child’s name, DOB, dosage, date of prescription and directions for use. All refills must be brought to school in this manner.

• The parent/guardian must bring in and pick up all medications. Meds should come directly to the nurse’s office, never given to teachers. Students are not allowed to transport medications. Students who self - carry (Grades 6-12) will then be allowed to do so after initial verification by RN or designated staff.
• Medication will be counted at check-in and you will be asked to sign the Medication Administration Record.
• Short term medication (2 weeks or less) may be administered at school without  a signed  Physician’s Authorization for Medication at School form. The medication must be in its original container and a parent note is required that states your child’s name, DOB, time medication is to be administered at school and dosage, need for use, and possible side effects.
• For Severe Allergies requiring the use of an antihistamine, inhaler and/or Epi-Pen, a Severe Allergy Intake Form must be completed by a parent or legal guardian, and an Emergency Treatment Allergy Action Plan must be signed by the health care provider.
• All emergency medications must be brought to school BEFORE the first day of classes in order for your child to begin school.

► The Over The Counter Medication Permission Form lists the OTC medications that may be administered in school, per the New Hanover County Health Department. A parent/guardian must agree electronically in Sycamore for medication to be administered.  We provide these medications for K5 - 12th grade students.

► At the end of each school year, the parent/guardian must pick up their child’s medications by the last day of school or it will be discarded in 1 week’s time. An exception to this rule is if the child is attending SDC and needs their medication during camp.

► A copy of the Administration of Medication Policy is available for your review at the school.

If you have questions or concerns about medications given at school, please contact your principal or the Healthcare Coordinator.

        Becky Cook, RN

        Healthcare Coordinator

        Wilmington Christian Academy