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Asthma Management
It is essential that all students with asthma have an Asthma Action Plan at school. Please read on for more information.
Why you need a written Asthma Management Plan
According to Asthma Australia, an Asthma Action Plan is one of the most useful asthma tools we have.
It sets out your important asthma information in a way that is easy to follow to help manage your asthma. It is a valuable reminder of what to do in case your asthma gets out of control.
Following your Asthma Action Plan and having regular reviews with your doctor leads to:
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fewer days off from school
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reduced emergency visits to hospital and
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less use of reliever medication.
The importance of an Asthma Management Plan at school
To ensure that Pakenham Secondary College appropriately supports students diagnosed with asthma it is imperative that:
1. Parents/carers provide the school with an Asthma Action Plan (available at the button below) which has been completed by a medical practitioner. The plan must outline:
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the prescribed medication taken by the student and when it is to be administered, for example as a pre-medication to exercise or on a regular basis
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emergency contact details
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the contact details of the medical practitioner
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the student's known triggers
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the emergency procedures to be taken in the event of an asthma flare-up or attack.
2. School staff may also work with parents/carers to develop a Student Health Support Plan which will include details on:
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how the school will provide support for the student
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identify specific strategies
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allocate staff to assist the student
Any Student Health Support Plan will be developed in accordance with Pakenham Secondary College's Healthcare Needs Policy.
3. If a student diagnosed with asthma is going to attend a school camp or excursion, the parents/cares are required to provide any updated medical information.
If a student's asthma condition or treatment requirements change, parents/carers must notify the school and provide an updated Asthma Action Plan.
4. School staff will work with parents/carers to review Asthma Action Plans (and Student Health Support Plans) once a year.
Doctor Available at Pakenham Secondary College
For students requiring a completed Asthma Action Plan and unable to attend their usual GP, we have a GP available at the Campus Doctor's Office every Wednesday during term time from 11:30am until 3:30pm.
Please click on the button below for more information, and/or to make an appointment.
