Aussie Childcare Network Forum

Your Assignment Module Number and Heading: establish and maintain a safe and health environment for children CHCCB511A
Your Assignment Type: Standard Question
Currently Working in Childcare? No
Your knowledge: Beginner

Your Question?
A child comes up to you and says they have a headache, and asks if they could have a tablet because mummy always gives them a tablet when they have a headache. You check the medication book and find that there is not an entry for the child. Explain what actions would you take.

What is your answer so far or What have you done so far as an attempt to solve this question?
i have not answered the question just yet

Description and Message:
i would appreciate help with this question i am stuck on and having trouble answering it. any help would be apreciative
regards Ashley

in my head i have all these answers but not to sure if i am on the right track. i basically have that you should contact the supervisor and ask them and see what they have to say, also contact the parent of the child and see if it is ok to give them a tablet. i am not sure if this is right. just looking for guidance and some help

regard ashleys

HI Ashley,
I think also offering an alternative to the child before we reach straight for the pills. Headaches can be caused by dehydration - give the child a glass of water & maybe a cool flannel. Sit them in a quiet spot and encourage them to rest. Check if they feel warm or clammy. Let your room leader/supervisor know what you have done. Then if there is no improvement would I be contacting parent.
Hope this helps
CAthiek

thanks Cathiek it did help so much i was also thinking about giving them an alternative but was not sure
thanks for this so much i really do appreciate it

You do NOT give the child the tablet unless there has been written permission (medication form) from the parent. It also depends on the circumstances. If its panadol, you can only give it to them if they have a fever (or again a written explanation). Obviously if the child is distressed about it, or shows physical signs of headache etc, you would ring the parents and arrange collection.

Hope that helps!

I just have passed this unit. Vhat is right, you just give the child tablet unless there has been written permission from the parent. In this case you should ring the parents