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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.
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VISION
All students in grades 1, 3, 5, 7 and 10All 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
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.
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HEARING
All students in grades K, 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 and 10All 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
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.
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SCOLIOSIS
All 5th and 6th-grade girls
ScoliometerReferralsStudents with spine curvature greater than 6 degrees are referred for evaluation by their primary provider.