Epi Pen Competency If your child needs medication in school either for the entire year or for a short time, the following steps must be followed:

*A doctor's signature either on the district form or on a prescription pad from the doctor.

*A parent's signature requesting that the medication be given at school.

*An original prescription bottle with the student's name and the name of the medication.

*If an over-the- counter medication, the original container with the student's name written in clear, legible writing.

*If the medication is a controlled substance, such as Ritalin, a parent must bring the medication into school, otherwise the student may bring it to the nurse as soon as the student arrives to school.

*Acetominophen, Ibuprofen, Tums and Benadryl, may be given to the student with an electronic parent signature provided on the census form.