Health Services at AISD

Registered Nurses on Campus 

AISD has a dedicated health office staffed by professional, certified nurses open during school hours. They provide basic health services, first aid care, and Emergency services for students, families, and community members on campus. The office maintains health records and follows up with families regarding immunization requirements and students with chronic illnesses requiring monitoring at school such as diabetes and asthma. 

Additional Support:

• The Health office is responsible for storing and administering medications that need to be taken during the school day and any emergency medications such as extra inhalers or epi-pens.
• The school nurse is responsible for ensuring that staff members are trained to respond to an emergency and to assist students with chronic illnesses, such as seizures, asthma, and diabetes.
• AISD nurses provide medical coverage for all athletic events and the health office follows up with student athletes and their families and teachers regarding major athletic injuries, such as concussions and broken limbs, that, may require modified academic participation during the recovery period. 
• The Health office provides annual vision screenings for students from grades 1 through 5, Grade 7, and grades 9 and 10. Hearing screenings provided on request from learning support, homeroom teacher, or parents. 
• The Health office takes an active role in motoring the spread of communicable illnesses in the AISD community such as influenza, and participates in ensuring that students and staff are educated on infection control measures.