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Authorization-to-Assist-in-the-Administration-of-Medication-Treatment-rev-2026.pdf

Health Services Authorization to Assist in the Administration of Medication/Treatment

St. Johns County School District

Rev. 07/2026

Student Information

Student Name: [Student Name]

Date of Birth: [Date of Birth]

School: [School]

Teacher/Grade: [Teacher/Grade]

List Known Allergies: [Allergies]

Nursing Services and Medication/Treatment Order

All information must match the prescription label! All medication must be properly labeled and in original containers. Complete one form for each medication/treatment to be administered. A new form must be completed if the dosage of a medication changes at any time.

Nursing services are recommended for the care of this student during the school day. It is necessary for the following medication/treatment to be given in school and during school-sponsored activities. I am aware that non-medical personnel may administer this medication/treatment.

Name of Medication/Treatment Amount (Dosage) Time to be Given Date to Start Date to End Health Condition Requiring Medication Possible Side Effects Special Instructions Physician Ordering Medication
[Medication/Treatment Name] [Dosage] [Time] [Start Date] [End Date] [Health Condition] [Side Effects] [Special Instructions] [Physician Name]

Physician Address: [Physician Address]

Physician’s Phone: [Physician Phone]

Fax: [Fax]

Physician’s Signature: (required for all medications) [Signature]

Date: [Date]

Parent/Guardian Authorization

I authorize my child’s school nurse to assess my child regarding his/her special health care needs and to discuss these needs with my child’s physician as needed throughout the school year. I understand this is for the purpose of generating a health care plan for my child. I understand I may withdraw this authorization at any time and that this authorization must be renewed annually.

As the parent or guardian of the student named above, I request that the principal or principal’s designee assist in the administration of medication/treatment prescribed for my child.

I understand that under provisions of Florida Statute 1006.062, there shall be no liability for civil damages as a result of the administration of medication when the person administering such medication acts as an ordinarily reasonable, prudent person would have acted under the same or similar circumstances. I also grant permission for school personnel to contact the physician listed above if there are any questions or concerns about the medication. I have read the guidelines and agree to abide by them. I authorize the physician to release information about this condition to school personnel.

Parent/Guardian Signature: [Signature]

Print Name: [Print Name]

Phone Number: [Phone Number]

Date: [Date]

Emergency Medication (Inhaler/Epinephrine)

Florida law states a student may carry a metered dose inhaler or epinephrine delivery device on his/her person and self-administer while in school with approval from his/her parents and physician.

The above-named child may carry and self-administer his/her emergency medication.

Parent/Guardian Signature: (required) [Signature]

Date: [Date]

Physician’s Signature: (required) [Signature]

Date: [Date]