Screenings
Screenings
School health screenings are an important public health practice that identify problems early. Early identification of problems leads to more effective treatment and prevention of more serious issues. Dassel-Cokato Health Services provides health screenings according to the recommendations of the Minnesota Department of Health.
VISION
All students in grades 1, 3, 5, 7 and 10
All students who receive Special Education services
Any student referred by a parent, teacher, or the student him or herself.
Screening tool
Snellen visual acuity chart
Snellen visual acuity chart
Students who have a visual acuity of 20/40 or worse in either eye or a two-line difference of acuity in the eyes will be referred for a comprehensive exam.
HEARING
All students in grades K, 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 and 10
All students who receive Special Education services
Any student referred by a parent, teacher, or the student him or herself.
Screening tool
Puretone audiometry
Tympanometry as needed
Puretone audiometry
Tympanometry as needed
Students who miss any tone in either ear on two screenings separated by at least 2 weeks are referred for further examination by a medical doctor or audiologist.
SCOLIOSIS
All 5th and 6th-grade girls
Scoliometer
Referrals
Students with spine curvature greater than 6 degrees are referred for evaluation by their primary provider.