• Medication Administration
    in Caldwell County Schools

    The Caldwell County School System and the Caldwell County Health Department have established a medication procedure in an effort to provide for safe administration of medication in schools.

    Medication may be given during the school day, as determined by a doctor or a parent that cannot be scheduled outside the school day; however, is necessary for the child's well-being and ability to function in school. 

     Medications include prescription, emergency, and over-the-counter medications.

    If your child is sick, we recommend that he/she receive medical care and follow the physician's advice.  

    In the event that medication must be given during the school day, a medication consent form must be completed by the physician and signed by a parent/guardian.  For students who will self-administer and carry their own medication, the prescribing physician must complete and sign the appropriate section on the consent form. The form must be returned before medication will be administered.

     

    Prescription

    Over-the-Counter
    • Must be in Prescription bottle
    • Labeled with Student's name, medication name, and dosage
    • Must be in Original Counter
    • Labeled with Student's name and dosage

     

    Medication Consent Form