Health & Wellness
CCSD School Nurses
WOODLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Alison Buerk BSN, RN, CSN, SANE-A
CAMERON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
Maria Mason RN, BSN, CSN
Announcements
CCSD Health Screenings
The Pennsylvania School Health Code mandates health screenings in every grade. Below is a description of what services will be performed for each grade level.
If you would prefer your student to have these completed by their private doctor, at your expense, please notify the school nurse of your student’s building to obtain the necessary forms.
It is highly encouraged for your student to see their private doctor and dentist. If you need assistance in finding one of these please notify the school nurse of your student’s building.
Both in school physical and dental exams are provided by the district if a student is unable to be assessed by their private provider.
In accordance with the new Pennsylvania School Health Code, growth screening body mass index (BMI) letters will no longer be mailed home nor will it be given to your student at any time. If you wish to have this information provided to you, you will need to reach out to your school nurse in writing or email to request this information.
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- Physical Exam – required prior to entry along with all required vaccinations
- Dental Exam
- Growth Screening
- Hearing Screening
- Vision Acuity Screening
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- Dental Exam
- Growth Screening
- Hearing Screening
- Scoliosis Screening
- Vision Acuity Screening
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- Growth Screening
- Hearing Screening
- Vision Acuity Screening
- Vision Screening – plus lens, color, stereo/depth perception
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- Growth Screening
- Vision Acuity Screening
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- Growth Screening
- Hearing Screening
- Vision Acuity Screening
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- Growth Screening
- Vision Acuity Screening
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- Dental Exam
- Growth Screening
- Hearing Screening
- Vision Acuity Screening
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- Growth Screening
- Vision Acuity Screening
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- Growth Screening
- Vision Acuity Screening
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- Physical Exam – required along with second dose of MCV4 prior to grade 12 entry
- Growth Screening
- Hearing Screening
- Vision Acuity Screening
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- Growth Screening
- Vision Acuity Screening
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- Growth Screening
- Vision Acuity Screening
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- Physical Exam – required along with TDaP and MCV4 vaccinations prior to grade 7 entry
- Growth Screening
- Scoliosis Screening
- Vision Acuity Screening
Cameron County School District Health Forms
Below you will find both Pennsylvania mandated and informative health forms for you and your student. Clicking of the name of the form will take you to a printable version. If you do not see your desired form, please contact your CCSD school nurse.
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Student Health History
This form is used upon initial enrollment to the Cameron County School District.
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Annual Student Health Update
Every year this form should be updated and returned to the school nurse to assure we have current information on your student's health status.
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Medication Administration Consent
In accordance with school policy, medication(s) should be given at home before and/or after school. However, when this is not possible, prior to receiving the medication at school, each student must provide the school nurse with a Medication Administration Consent form signed by the student’s parent/guardian and a Medication Order from a licensed prescriber. All medications must be in an original prescription bottle/container from a pharmacy.
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Private Physical Exam
Pennsylvania School Health Code 23.2 - Student's are encouraged to see their family doctor for continuity of care and for a more complete physical. Any physical done by the student's family doctor within 1 year of the start of the school year will meet this requirement. Have the student's family doctor complete and return this form to the health office.
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Private Dental Exam
Pennsylvania School Health Code 23.3 - Students are encouraged to see their family dentist for continuity of care. Any dental exam completed by the student's family dentist within 1 year of the start of the school year will meet this requirement. Have the student's family dentist complete and return this form to the health office.
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PIAA Sports form
A new packet containing sections 1-6 must be completed each year starting May 1st for all students planning to participate in athletics. This must be complete and on record in the CCHS health office prior to your student participating.
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Medical Plan of Care for School Food Service
Individual Healthcare Plan to be completed by physician and signed by parent of student whose disability requires modification in provided school meals.
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Type 1 Diabetes Parent Fact Sheet
Pennsylvania School Code 24 P.S. § 1414.12. – This form is to provide parents and guardians of incoming elementary school students and students entering grade six information regarding Type 1 diabetes in children. Type 1 diabetes in children is an autoimmune disease that can be fatal if untreated, and this information is intended to help raise awareness regarding this disease.
Concussion Manangement
A concussion is a mild form of traumatic brain injury which can be caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head and may or may not include loss of consciousness. This can induce an altered state, impacting physical and cognitive abilities. Concussion is a functional rather than a structural disturbance that may need short-term or long-term management. Activities associated with academics can significantly increase symptoms, even when the student has begun to recover. Total cognitive and physical rest is typically recommended for the first several days to weeks. The effects of a concussion may linger for several months to a year or more. If you are concerned about a possible concussion, notify your child’s health care provider immediately.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is an excellent resource for concussion prevention.
Return to School
The Return to School Protocol is voluntary and may be used at the discretion of the LEA. A referral to the BrainSTEPS Program should be made if a student is 4 weeks post-concussion and is still experiencing symptoms, or if the student’s classroom performance or attendance has been impacted.
BrainSTEPS will be utilized for any student with symptoms 4 weeks post-concussion.
Students will be monitored at 4 week intervals to ensure brain health and acedemic success in correlation with the BrainSTEPS program. If symptoms persist at 8 weeks post concussion, a student assessment will be made to determine the need for more formal intensive accomodations and/or modifications.
Return to Play
In accordance with Pennsylvania’s Safety in Youth Sports Act, any athlete exhibiting the signs and symptoms of a concussion or a traumatic brain injury must be removed from the game or practice immediately and must be evaluated by the appropriate medical professional before returning to play. In order to return to play the athlete must be cleared by a licensed psychologist trained in neuropsychology, a physician who is trained in the evaluation and management of concussions, or by certain other health care providers under the supervision of the physician. A coach or parent may not return an athlete to play following a concussion, a written release from the above list of appropriate medical professional must be obtained as well as a PIAA section 8 form.
The CDC recommends a 6-Step return to play progression with specific medical clearance. This will be communicated to you by your medical professional.The steps are as follows:
Step 1: Back to regular activities
The athlete is back to their regular activities (such as school) and has been cleared by their healthcare provider to begin the return to sports progression.
Step 2: Light aerobic activity
Begin with light aerobic exercise only to increase an athlete’s heart rate. This means about 5 to 10 minutes on an exercise bike, walking, or light jogging. No weight lifting at this point.
Step 3: Moderate activity
Continue with activities to increase an athlete’s heart rate with body or head movement. This includes moderate jogging, brief running, moderate-intensity stationary biking, moderate-intensity weightlifting (less time and/or less weight from their typical routine).
Step 4: Heavy, non-contact activity
Add heavy non-contact physical activity, such as sprinting/running, high-intensity stationary biking, regular weightlifting routine, non-contact sport-specific drills (in 3 planes of movement).
Step 5: Practice & full contact
Athlete may return to practice and full contact (if appropriate for the sport) in controlled practice.
Step 6: Competition
Athlete may return to competition.
Symptoms
Some symptoms may appear right away, while others may not appear for hours or days after the injury and be different for each person. They can also change through recovery. Symptoms generally improve over time, and most people feel better within a couple of weeks.
Physical
- Light or Noise sensitivity
- Dizziness or balance problems
- Feeling tired, no energy
- Headaches
- Nausea or vomiting (early on)
- Vision problems
Thinking and Remembering
- Attention or concentration problems
- Feeling slowed down
- Foggy or groggy
- Problems with short- or long-term memory
- Trouble thinking clearly
Social or Emotional
- Anxiety or nervousness
- Irritability or easily angered
- Feeling more emotional
- Sadness
Sleep
- Sleeping less than usual
- Sleeping more than usual
- Trouble falling asleep
Call 911 and seek immediate care at the nearest emergency department with any of the following symptoms:
- Have a headache that gets worse and does not go away
- Experience weakness, numbness, decreased coordination, convulsions, or seizures
- Vomit repeatedly
- Have slurred speech or unusual behavior
- Have one pupil larger than the other
- Cannot recognize people or places, get confused, restless, or agitated
- Lose consciousness, look very drowsy or cannot be woken up