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Administration of buccal midazolam in epilepsy
Duration: Half Day Course
Buccal midazolam is becoming more common in the treatment of prolonged or repeated seizures, and status epilepticus. It is prescribed under special license on an individual basis, and can be administered by care staff, teachers and family members who have received appropriate training. This course follows the guidelines detailed by the Joint Epilepsy Council (JEC) and NICE for both content and trainer competency.
Participants must have attended an Epilepsy Awareness session before attending this course, or this can be built in to make a one day course.
Course content:
The Administration of buccal midazolam covering:
What Midazolam is?
Uses for epilepsy and other conditions
Indications for use in epilepsy and benefits
Appropriate doses for buccal administration
Practical demonstration and DVD demonstration
Possible difficulties and overdose identification/action
What to do if ineffective
Health and safety issues covering:
Risk Assessment
Individual Care Plans
Storage and safe disposal
Organisational Protocols/local policies
Duty of Care issues
Legal responsibilities of carers, teachers etc
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To reserve a place please call
023 8023 1885
or email: info@qualitascaretraining.co.uk
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