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Is a teacher in Ohio authorized to tube feed a student or should there be a medical professional available to do this?
M.Ken Hello Jane,

Tube feeding is considered a special need not a medical need in the district that I used to teach in. A RN or LPN came in to complete the feed as it has some aspects that were beyond my training as a special education teacher. If your district is not offering a nurse contact your local ESC. If the ESC is unable or unwilling to ...See More
Aug 30, 2009
Jane On 8/30/09, M.Ken wrote: > Hello Jane, > > Tube feeding is considered a special need not a medical need > in the district that I used to teach in. A RN or LPN came in > to complete the feed as it has some aspects that were beyond > my training as a special education teacher. If your district > is not offering a nurse contact yo...See More
Sep 1, 2009


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