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1. SUBJECT : COMMUNITY HEALTHNURSING-II UNIT IV TOPIC: SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES Mrs.K.PARASAKTHI Assistant Professor Dept.of Community Health Nursing Vinayaka Mission’s Annapoorana College of Nursing VMRF-DU, Salem

2. INTRODUCTION School health services (SHS) are a vital part of primary care for children and adolescents. They can be provided by a variety of qualified professionals, such as nurses, dentists, health educators, and physicians. SHS can be provided within the school or at an external health service

3. Definition School health services aim to promote, protect and maintain student health.

4. Objectives Provide medical care and first aid Promote health education and awareness Identify and manage chronic health conditions Foster a healthy school environment Support mental health and wellbeing

5. Components of School Health Services School Nursing Services - Health Education Health Screening Counseling Services Nutrition Services Health Promotion

6. School Nursing Services Role of School Nurses Provide medical care and first aid Conduct health assessments and screenings Develop individualized healthcare plans Collaborate with teachers and parents

7. Health Education- Nutrition and physical activity Disease prevention and management Mental health and wellbeing Substance abuse prevention Healthy relationships

8. Health Screening- Vision and hearing Body mass index (BMI) Blood pressure Dental health

9. Counseling Services- Services Individual and group counseling Mental health assessments and referrals Crisis intervention and response

10. Nutrition Services- School Meal Programs- Nutrition Education Healthy Snack Options

11. Health Promotion- Physical activity programs Health fairs and events Wellness programs for staff

12. Benefits of School Health Services: Improved student health and wellbeing Enhanced academic performance Better attendance and reduced absenteeism Increased parent and community engagement

13. Challenges Limited resources and funding Staffing shortages Diverse student needs Confidentiality and privacy concerns

14. Future Directions- Increased focus on mental health Integration with community health services Use of technology and telehealth Expanded health education and promotion