Preventive health services at Hlíðaskóli
Healthcare for schoolchildren is part of general healthcare and a continuation of infant and toddler care. The goal is to improve students' health and well-being. School healthcare staff work closely with guardians, school administrators, teachers and others involved in student affairs, focusing on their welfare. All information is treated confidentially. School healthcare services are recorded in the primary healthcare's electronic medical records. The Hlíðar Primary Care clinic provides school health services at Hlíðaskóli.
Key components of student health services include prevention, health education, screening and vaccinations. The program operates under guidelines from the Development Center of Icelandic Primary Care for health services in primary schools. Further information about school health services can be found at heilsuvera.is using the search term "heilsuvernd grunnskólabarna."
Practical information
Illness and accidents
School staff provide first aid for accidents or injuries during school hours. If a student needs to go to primary care or the emergency room, guardians must accompany the child. It's crucial that the school has all contact numbers to reach parents during school hours. School health services do not handle accidents that occur outside school hours.
Chronically ill children
Please notify the school nurse about any disabled child or a child managing a chronic or serious medical condition, such as diabetes, allergies, epilepsy, or a bleeding disorder. The nurse collaborates closely with parents, guardians, and school staff to ensure these children receive appropriate care and support on campus.
Medication administration
Following the Director of Health's guidelines for primary schools, strict procedures govern how students take medication during the school day. Guardians of children who need medication during school hours should contact the school nurse directly.
Role and guiding principles
School healthcare aims to monitor the health, development, well-being, and circumstances of primary school children. Its role is to promote physical, mental, and social health of school children and to identify and address health issues affecting students' welfare and learning ability. It also assesses environmental and situational factors affecting children's health and well-being. Regular check-ups, consultations, and education are offered. To make this possible, cooperation is needed among all in the school community: students, staff, parents, healthcare providers, and outside parties when necessary.
Main healthcare tasks:
- 1st grade: Nursing check-up, vision test, and hearing test. Vaccination against
diphtheria and tetanus. - 2nd grade:
- Nursing check-up and vision test. 3rd grade:
- Nursing check-up and tuberculosis test. 4th grade:
- Nursing check-up and vision test. Vaccination against polio. 7th grade:
- Nursing check-up and vision test. Rubella antibodies measured in girls; vaccination offered to those without antibodies. Mumps vaccination also offered. 9th grade:
Nursing check-up, vision test, and hearing test. Doctor consultation offered. The nurse also educates students about sleep, hygiene, and nutrition.
Contact us
The school nurse is present at the school on all weekdays.
Phone / email