Lilydale Heights College has a duty of care to provide First Aid to students and staff as required by the Department of Education.
Qualified First Aiders are provided by the school during the hours of 8:00am and 4.00pm so that immediate attention to illness or injury is available to students at all times. All hold current First Aid Certificates.
The First Aid Coordinator can be contacted on 9735 1133.
Sick Bay Procedures
Students who become unwell or injured at school are to inform their teacher and report to First Aid with a pass from class, or during recess / lunch can attend themselves.
If students are unwell in the morning, it is best for your child to remain at home. If your child needs to be collected, parents/guardians or your emergency contact person will be notified to arrange transport home. It is vital that the student contact details are kept up to date with the General Office.
Students are not permitted to ring their parents/guardians (via a mobile telephone) themselves or leave the school without permission.
Medication/Supplies
If your child requires regular medication to be administered during school hours, parents/guardians are asked to contact the First Aid Coordinator prior with details. A Medication Authority Form must be provided with the medication, clearly labelled, and it will be held in the locked First Aid cabinet.
First Aid medical supplies are only issued for injuries/incidents that occur at school. Sports strapping or ongoing dressings for previous injuries will not be supplied.
Asthma Management
Lilydale Heights College is an Asthma Friendly accredited school. An Asthma Action Plan is required for a student with asthma developed with the doctor. This asthma plan needs to be reviewed annually with the doctor. Students with asthma are encouraged to carry their own asthma inhalers and spacers. Students are also required to have a Student Health Support Plan.
Anaphylaxis Management
Students who have anaphylaxis are required to have a management plan developed prior to commencement at the College and reviewed annually, in consultation with the parents/guardians and medical practitioner. Prevention strategies for each student at risk of anaphylaxis must be developed for both in school and out of school settings. Students also need an Anaphylaxis Individual Management Plan.
Allergic Reactions
Students with Allergic reactions are required to have a management plan prior to commencement at the College and reviewed annually, in consultation with the parents/guardians and medical practitioner. An Individual Allergic Reactions Plan is also needed.
Epilepsy Management
Students with Epilepsy are required to have a management plan prior to commencement at the College and reviewed annually, in consultation with the parents/guardians and medical practitioner. Students are also required to have a Health Support Plan developed with the College, a Medical Authority Form, and an Epilepsy Plan.
Diabetes
Students with Diabetes are required to have a management plan prior to commencement at the College and reviewed annually, in consultation with the parents/guardians and medical practitioner. Students also need a Health Support Plan developed with the College as well as a Medication Authority Form and a Diabetes Action Plan.