Amalgamated Academy Parents, if you child has a medical condition or has a risk medical condition such as Anaphlasix please read the Responsibilities of the Parent/Guardian of a Student at Risk of Anaphylaxis below.  Please fill out the proper forms found on this page, and return them back to the school by the end of the first week of classes.  Please include six small pictures of your child with your forms.

The Physician forms need to forward to your child(ren)'s physician and returned to the school. 

Guidelines and Information:

Hemophilia: What School Personnel Should Know 

Guidelines for Anaphylaxis Management in Schools

Guidelines for Diabetes Management in Schools

Anaphylaxis School Protocol

Forms:

Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan Form

 Medical Forms

Parent’s/Guardian’s Responsibility

Government of Newfoundland Labrador - Education and Early Childhood Development | Guidelines for Anaphylaxis Management in Schools 2015

The Parent/guardian will:

a) Be familiar with the Guidelines for Anaphylaxis Management in Schools and fulfill their obligations.

b) Practice appropriate anaphylaxis management.

Parents/guardians shall educate their child in the management of anaphylaxis.

This will include:

¤ learning about safe eating practices;.

¤ knowledge to recognize the symptoms of an anaphylactic reaction;

¤ awareness of the need to carry an auto-injector, when age-appropriate, at all times;

¤ knowing where the second auto-injector is stored; and

¤ understanding the importance of reporting any symptoms of an allergic reaction immediately to school staff or to another student, who will inform staff.

c) Make a Plan

Contact the principal (or designate) for an initial interview.

¤ Identify their child to the principal (or designate) as well as complete the necessary forms and authorizations including the Anaphylaxis Management and Emergency Plan.

¤ Provide the school with specific information about their child which will be included in staff training and the student plan.

¤ Provide the school with the completed Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan during the first week of school.

d) Attend and participate in training.

Parents/guardians are responsible for working with the school to meet the school’s training needs and are encouraged to attend and participate, where appropriate, in training sessions provided for school personnel.

¤ knowledge to recognize the symptoms of an anaphylactic reaction;

¤ awareness of the need to carry an auto-injector, when age-appropriate, at all times;

¤ know where the second auto-injector is stored;

¤ understanding the importance of reporting any symptoms of an allergic reaction to school staff or to another student immediately

¤ training in the administration of the auto-injector when age-appropriate; and

¤ learning about safe eating practices (e.g.; washing hands, not to share foods etc.).

Parent/guardians will provide their child with safe foods for consumption at school.

e) Supply the school with two up-to-date doses of epinephrine (2 AllerjectsTM or 2 EpiPens®)

f) Provide medical ID Parents/guardians shall ensure their child wears a MedicAlert® bracelet or other suitable identification at school.