Refresher Epilepsy Awareness & Buccal Midazolam Training (3 hours)

This 3 hour training is for anyone who supports a person with epilepsy and may be required to administer buccal midazolam for prolonged seizures; and has previously attended the full day initial training.

The course will update delegates knowledge and skills on epilepsy and seizure management; and in the safe administration of buccal midazolam. A practical demonstration on how to give emergency medication will be carried out and you will have the opportunity to practice in a simulated situation.

Ongoing assessment is carried out using questioning during training to ensure safety and delegate understanding.

Training includes: 

• relevant updates in epilepsy

• epilepsy knowledge evaluation and refresh
• causes and diagnosis
• types of seizures (including management and first aid)
• status epilepticus
• care planning and recording
• Sources of support and information
• emergency medications for epilepsy knowledge evaluation and refresh
• when & how it should be used
• individual care plans
• practical demonstration
• risk assessments & duty of care
• assessment of knowledge

Our fun and interactive programme is delivered by highly experienced Registered Nurses who have current clinical experience in this field.

A Certificate of Attendance is awarded on completion of the course and is valid for 2 years. A refresher course (3 hour) is recommended by ESNA every 2 years as a minimum requirement.

£350 for groups of up to 16 people (quotes given for larger numbers).

Training is delivered either face to face at your venue or as ‘Virtual TEACH’ – face to face training delivered by way of video conference. Tailored to your requirements and delivered on a date and time that suits you.

For further details and to make a booking please contact us on 020 8720 6635 or email us at info@teachhealth.co.uk. Alternatively you can complete our booking enquiry form and we will get straight back to you.