Epilepsy & Buccal Midazolam Training Essex

T.E.A.C.H. Essex

Epilepsy and Buccal Midazolam Training for Essex

delivered by highly experienced Registered Nurses in Essex

This 3-hour training is for anyone who supports a child, young person or adult with epilepsy and may be required to administer buccal midazolam for prolonged seizures.

The course will provide delegates with a full understanding of epilepsy, the different seizure types and the impact epilepsy has on learning and behaviour.

Training also includes the use of emergency medication for prolonged seizures (buccal midazolam) and sets out the principles and safety aspects that relate to administration. A practical demonstration on how to give emergency medications will be carried out and you will have the opportunity to practice in a simulated situation.

A variety of teaching and learning methods are used including interactive group workshops, case studies and video footage of different seizure types is included.

Training includes: 

  • an introduction to epilepsy
  • causes and diagnosis
  • treatments – medication and side effects
  • types of seizures (including management and first aid)
  • status epilepticus
  • care planning and recording
  • sources of support and information
  • an introduction to emergency medications for epilepsy
  • when and how it should be used
  • individual care plans
  • risk assessments & duty of care
  • stigma, psychological/psychiatric co-morbidities, issues & cultural awareness
  • assessment of knowledge

Assessment is carried out pre and post training to check delegate understanding.

A Certificate of Attendance is awarded on completion and is valid for 2 years.

£450 for groups of up to 20 people.

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.

Epilepsy & Buccal Midazolam Training Essex.