Health Education

According to Michigan State Law, schools can only provide soap, water, ice (except sickle cell students), band-aids, and comfort (age appropriate) without a physician's order. To administer anything beyond these, a physician order form is required.

Medication Administration Consent

If your child needs to take medication during school hours or during school activities, whether it's over-the-counter or prescription, please ensure a Medication Administration Consent is completed. Please print and fill this out completely before submitting to the school. 

We encourage schools to ensure that designated staff members are trained in medication administration. This training should be completed every three years to stay compliant with Michigan State Law and your local school policies. 

• Prescription & OTC Medication Consent Form- Schools 2024

Medical Action Plans

You can find the necessary Medical Action Plans below. Please print and fill them out completely before submitting them to the school. 

• Asthma Action Plan
• Diabetes Mellitus Action Plan
• Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Action Plan
• Migraine Action Plan
• Seizure Action Plan
• Special Diet Statement Form

American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR/AED/First Aid Classes

Marquette-Alger RESA is offering the American Association (AHA) Heartsaver First Aid/CPR/AED training for school district staff from Marquette and Alger counties. This course will be held at Marquette-Alger RESA located at 321 E. Ohio St., Marquette, MI.

The cost is $35.00 per staff member (fee includes $25.00 per staff member AHA certification card that is valid for two years). The session cost will be billed to the participant's school once training has been completed.

Training sessions are capped at 10 participants. Sessions with 5 or less participants registered will be cancelled. 

There is no charge for Marquette-Alger RESA employees to take this course.

Register here: Heartsaver First Aid/CPR/Aed Training Registration

*Please note, this training is for Marquette and Alger county school district staff only. 

Transition School

Transition students only. Medical history form

• Transitions Health Info form revisions 2025

Managing Communicable Diseases in Schools

•  Often we get questions about COVID, Flu, RSV, Lice, Bed Bugs etc.  A guide for schools is provided.  Each school district makes decisions on student exclusion so please reach out your school district with specifics for you/your child.
• Communicable Diseases for Schools Sep 2024
• Head Lice- not considered a Communicable Disease
• Bed Bugs- not considered a Communicable Disease