Annual Health Screening
Vision and hearing screening of all kindergartners, third graders, and newly enrolled Fairfax County students is conducted each fall by the public health nurse, clinic room aide and clinic volunteers. This is only a brief screening; parents should continually be alert to identify vision or hearing difficulties which indicate need for examination by a specialist.

Clinic Services Clinic services in the school, including the administration of medication and modified first aid, are performed by the clinic aide and office staff. According to state regulations, the clinic staff may provide care only for minor illnesses and injuries. If the child's condition requires more attention, the parent will be contacted.

Medication at School
Students may take medication at school, including throat lozenges and nasal spray, under strict adult supervision and in accordance with School Board guidelines. Forms authorizing the school to administer medication are available in the school office or at www.fcps.edu.

With a parent/guardian's signature and a physician's signature, prescription and over-the-counter medication may be stored in the clinic and given as needed throughout the school year.

With a parent/guardian's signature only, antibiotics, antivirals, and over-the-counter pain relievers may be stored in the clinic and administered at school. Any other over-the-counter medications may be given for up to ten consecutive school days with the parent/guardian's signature. Beyond ten days, a physician's signature is required.

A parent must transport any medication to and from the school clinic.

Centre Ridge Elementary 14400 New Braddock Rd, Centerville, VA 20121
703-227-2600
FAX 703-227-2697
www.fcps.edu/CentreRidgeES

Curator: Pat Wilson - pawilson@fcps.edu
Last Updated: May 2, 2006