Who needs a CH-205 form?
This form is used by the Department of Education to examine the health condition of children and adolescents.
What is the purpose of the CH-205 form?
The health examination form is used to provide the information about the child’s or adolescent’s health to a school, camp, child care provider, etc. The form contains the basic information about health problems, results of a physical and developmental examination, information about the immunization and screening tests.
What documents must accompany the CH-205 form?
As a rule, there is no need to accompany this form with other documents. If the health care provider needs additional space, he may use an addendum.
When is the CH-205 form due?
This form should be completed before the child goes to school, camp or other child care facility.
What information should be provided in CH-205 form?
The form is completed by the health care provider who makes the examination and by the child’s parent or guardian.
The parent will add the following information:
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Child’s name, sex
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Date of birth
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Address
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Race
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Information about the health insurance (check the appropriate box)
The health care provider should complete the following sections:
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Birth history
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Allergies (drugs, foods, others)
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Information about the child’s medical history (asthma, diabetes, learning problems, etc.)
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Dietary restrictions
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Medications
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Physical examination (height, weight, blood pressure)
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General appearance
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Developmental examination (cognitive, communication, emotional, adaptive, motor)
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Screening tests (blood lead level, lead risk assessment, hearing, tuberculosis, vision)
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Immunizations
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Recommendations (full physical activity, full diet, restrictions)
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Assessments (well child, diagnosis)
The health care provider should also sign and date the form and indicate his name, degree, facility name, license number, national provider identifier, address, and phone number.
What do I do with the form after its completion?
The completed form is forwarded to the appropriate educational facility.