FAQs
- My child needs a physical, who do I contact for additional information?
- Can my child carry their own medications at school?
- Can I leave Tylenol or Ibuprofen in the clinic for my child?
- My child has a sore throat/cough. May I send him to school with cough drops/sore throat drops?
- My child has a private duty nurse who needs to accompany him/her to school. What do I need to do?
- My child has a known or suspected hearing loss. Who should I contact?
- Where can I take my child to get required vaccinations?
- If a nurse isn’t available, who gives my child their medication?
My child needs a physical, who do I contact for additional information?
Call the RISD Athletics Department at 469-593-0126.
Can my child carry their own medications at school?
RISD Guidelines allow students to self-carry emergency medications at school if the proper paperwork has been provided. These emergency medications are epinephrine (epipen), asthma inhalers, and diabetic medications. All other medications must be stored in the school clinic. See the Taking Medications to School page for more information.
Can I leave Tylenol or Ibuprofen in the clinic for my child?
Yes. We are happy to administer any over-the-counter medications for 10 days. If you would like to leave an over-the-counter medication for longer than that, we simply require a note from your provider listing the medication, dose, timing, and the reason. We will also accept a completed medication form signed by the provider. See the Taking Medications to School page for more information.
My child has a sore throat/cough. May I send him to school with cough drops/sore throat drops?
Per RISD guidelines, throat lozenges are considered to be a medication. We are happy to administer throat lozenges to your child, but require a completed medication form, and the lozenges will be kept in the clinic. See the Taking Medications to School page for more information.
My child has a private duty nurse who needs to accompany him/her to school. What do I need to do?
Contact RISD’s Director of Health Services at 469-593-7445.
Does RISD have a Medical Referral List?
My child has a known or suspected hearing loss. Who should I contact?
Contact the RISD Department of Special Education. Their number is 469-593-7500.
Where can I take my child to get required vaccinations?
If you have health insurance, contact your provider. If you do not have health insurance, a list of free and low-cost clinics is located on our Immunizations page.
If a nurse isn't available, who gives my child their medication?
While RISD does place a registered nurse at every campus, there are times when the nurse may not be available. When that happens, authorized unlicensed assistive personnel, who have been designated by the school principal and who have completed medication administration training, will be responsible for administering medication to your child.