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School Health

Florida Department of Health in Madison County

School Health services are vital to schools because children spend over one-third of their day at school. Without school health services students would not have access to immediate health care needs at the time it is most needed.

School Health staff provide services to a steady flow of students in the school health clinic for any number of reasons, including but not limited to:

  • Administration of prescription and over-the-counter medications
  • Administration of state-mandated health screenings (scoliosis, hearing, vision, height, and weight)
  • Emergency first aid treatment
  • Handling acute illnesses
  • Management of complex or chronic health conditions
  • Health Education Classes
  • Monitoring state immunization compliance
  • What type of health professionals work in school clinics?
  • What is required for enrollment into school?

School health clinic staff is professionally trained to advocate for children's health and safety within the educational setting. Typically, school health staff is comprised of:

  • Health aides
  • Licensed practical nurses
  • Registered nurses

Evidence of a Physical Exam

Must be completed within 12 months prior to the child's school entry date. Parents may submit the School Entry Health Exam (DH 3040) or provide a copy of an exam obtained from their current health care provider that includes the components of DH 3040.

  • Parents should obtain a copy of their child's medical history/medical exam before leaving their current state of residency when moving to Florida.

Florida Certification of Immunization or Exemption

Prior to entry, attendance or transfer to preschools, school (public/private k-12), licensed childcare facilities, and family daycare homes, each child shall have on file one of the following: