Prescription Medications

Most medication information is collected as an FYI for Somerset, or as part of an emergency management plan eg; epipens.  The supervision of prescription medication is the School's responsibility for school camp programs.  For Open Duke of Ed expeditions, if a school teacher is not attending, the individual student will be responsible for their own routine medications.  Please ensure medications are brought in sufficient quantities, with instructions and spares to cover the length of program. In general, behaviour medications should not be suspended Please note details of any medications in the relevant section of the online medical form. At the start of the program, please ensure your child checks-in with the adult responsible for supervision (as outlined above) to arrange and determine any supervision of doses. If required, with prior notice we can organise medications to be refrigerated and transported with ice packs.

Non-Prescription Medications

Somerset Group Leaders carry and may administer non-prescription medications as deemed appropriate for first aid and/or the treatment of injury / illness. These will typically be - paracetemol, antihistamine, bite creams, antiseptic creams/betadine, and gastrolyte hydration sachets. Please indicate any restrictions or concerns in the administration of non-prescription medications to your child. If your child is bringing non-prescription medications on program, such as ibuprofen or a preferred antihistamine, please note these in the medical section of the online medical form. At the start of the program, please ensure your child checks-in with their group's teacher (or Group Leader for Duke of Ed expeditions) to arrange and determine the supervision of doses.