Epilepsy Awareness & Buccal Midazolam Training - Course Overview

This Epilepsy Awareness and Buccal Midazolam Training course is designed to provide learners with the knowledge and confidence to support individuals with epilepsy and safely administer buccal midazolam when required. The course explains why some people need emergency medication, how to recognise prolonged seizures (including status epilepticus), and the correct procedures to follow in line with individual care plans.

The training is suitable for those working in care settings who may be required to support individuals with epilepsy. The course lasts approximately 3 hours and is delivered to a maximum of 12 learners to ensure a high-quality, interactive learning experience.

Contents / Learning Outcomes

Epilepsy Awareness Training includes:

What epilepsy is
Types of seizures
Seizure first aid
Seizures that last too long and status epilepticus
Individual care plans
Risk assessments
SUDEP (Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy)
Interactive case discussions
Cultural awareness
Psychosocial issues

Buccal Midazolam Training includes:

What buccal midazolam is
Different preparations of buccal midazolam
Different methods of administration
Practical demonstrations using visual aids
Using water in a syringe to practise administration techniques
Identifying and following an individual’s buccal midazolam care plan
Recognising prolonged and non-convulsive seizures
Possible side effects
When to seek medical assistance
Recording administration of buccal midazolam
Safe storage requirements

Care home providers should ensure staff complete annual reviews of their knowledge, skills, and competencies related to managing and administering medicines.
Additional training should be identified where staff are responsible for administering medication.
More frequent reviews may be required following any medicines-related safety incident.
A buccal midazolam care plan template can be downloaded, or a paper copy can be requested via the Epilepsy Action Helpline.

Course Reviews

Rachael, Leicestershire
I have thoroughly enjoyed the course. Rod is very good at teaching us, he is patient and made it easy to understand. Asking us questions on the spot definitely helps me remember facts. Had a great day would recommend to others. Thank you. Fantastic Teacher
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An extremely first class, entertaining and very informative first aid course. I have gained so much knowledge and confidence. Well done!
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Janine, Leeds
I just wanted to let you know that Dan went down a storm on Wednesday and everyone really enjoyed the course. Please can you pass on my thanks to Dan and we look forward to session number 2 on Thursday next week.
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M. Hoult - Foster Carer, Leicestershire
Style of delivery was great, made a difficult subject simple and a "can do approach". When I say simple, I meant it was broken down into common sense - which is what it should be.
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Natalie,
I just wanted to praise Mick for the 2 day first aid refresher course that I attended on 3rd and 4th April 2019. I found that he was a lovely man and teacher and made the course really enjoyable. I have come away feeling that I have learnt something new and gave me the confidence and assistance in order for me to put this into practice in real life. I feel properly trained thanks to Mick and able to cope with anybody that needs first aid. I can't thank Mick enough for what he has taught me.
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Jessica, Leicestershire
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Marie, Leicestershire school
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Peter, Wolverhampton
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Epilepsy Awareness & Buccal Midazolam Training