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SCHOOL HEALTH

For example: a student is identified with pediculosis (head lice)school

nurse give health teaching to students , staff and parents to prevent
spread of infection and ways of prevention (one to one basis).

o Formal health teaching: Health teaching in class room

o Health teaching as support to the classroom teacher:

A nurse who has special experience in growth and development
helps the biology teacher prepare for a class presentation by providing

posters featuring the growth and development of fetus.

o Curriculum planning and development:

Health education can be addressed by integrating it throughout the
curriculum or by developing specific courses

 The nurse can participate in the parent counsel and stimulate the
interest and cooperation of parents in the school health program.

 Conduct health conferences with teachers about students' health.

 Assist in planning curriculum for health instructors.
 Give health education to sick children about how to prevent re

infection.
 Help in planning and conducting school health projects.

 Assist in services education training for teachers.
 Interpret and use of the available community resources.

 Contributing to the health of the family through discussion on home
visits.

 Participate in class discussion in occasions such as immunization,
comprehensive medical examination and injuries.

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