Self-possession means that under the written authorization of the student’s parent/guardian and the written direction of the physician, a high school student, or otherwise qualified student as provided in this policy, may self-possess medication to allow for immediate and self-determined administration. High school students are not required to provide written authorization for non-prescription medication which they self-possess. A medication that a student possesses must be labeled and prepared by a pharmacy or pharmaceutical company and include the dosage, frequency of administration and expiration date.
Self-possession means that a student may carry medication on his/her person to allow for immediate and self-determined administration.
Self-possession means that the pupil may carry medication on his/her person to allow for immediate and self-determined administration.
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Self-possession means that a Student may carry medication on their person to allow for immediate and self-determined administration. Mandatory Disclosure of Medication The safety of Students and Employees are paramount to the District. To provide a safe education and work environment, it is necessary to require the disclosure of medications taken by Students enrolled in certain courses as medications may have certain side effects that may impact a Student’s ability to safely operate machinery, tools, instruments, equipment or other items. The Dean shall notify Students and Parents of the District’s policy at least bi-annuallyand provide a medication disclosure form prior to the commencement of each semester. Students must submit the completed medication disclosure form at the commencement of the each semester. If a Student begins taking medication during the semester, the Student shall disclose the use of the medication immediately after commencement of use or prescribed by a physician using the medication disclosure form. OSTC Administration of Medications – Prescription Medication that must be taken by Students at OSTC requires a written request from the Parent together with a written set of instructions from the physician prescribing the medicine. The Student’s name, the name of the medicine,the dosage, the specific time of administration, the expected duration of the treatment, possible side effects, and special instructions, shall be listed clearly by the doctor. This request is to be kept on file in the Main Office.Any change in medication, dosage, or time of administration must be accompanied with a Parent’s and physician’s written instructions and permission. Parent shall immediately inform the District in writing if the medication is no longer required. Storage and Access to Medications in OSTC The prescription medication shall be in a container prepared by a pharmacy or physician, with a printed label specifying the Student’s full name; name ofthe medication and the dosage; time of day medication should be administered; and, name of the physician. Only limited quantities of a prescription medication may be kept at OSTC, and the Parent shall be solely responsible for any prescription refills. A Parent’s request/permission and a physician’s instructions for administration of medications shall be renewed every campus year. No changes to medication dosage or time of administration will be made except by instruction from a physician. Medications must be claimed by Pa...
Self-possession means that under the written authorization of the student’s parent/guardian and the written direction of the physician, a high school student, or otherwise qualified student as provided in this policy, may self-possess medication to allow for immediate and self-determined administration. High school students are not required to provide written authorization for non-prescription medication which they self-possess. A medication that a student possesses must be labeled