Epilepsy Awareness and Diazepam Rectal Tube and Buccal and Nasal Midazolam Administration
Course
In Edinburgh
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
Edinburgh (Scotland)
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Class hours
8h
Facilities
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Course programme
EPILEPSY AWARENESS AND DIAZEPAM RECTAL TUBE ADMINISTRATION/BUCCAL & NASAL MIDAZOLAM ADMINISTRATION
Course Content & Certificate
The course is designed for social care staff working with clients who are prescribed rectal tube diazepam or buccal/nasal midazolam and covers the following topics:
Content:
Day 1. Awareness: definition of epilepsy - prevalence - classification of seizures - principles of managing seizures - impact of epilepsy on lifestyle - differences between status epilepticus and serial seizures.
Day 2. Diazepam and Midazolam: organisational policies - procedures for rectal tube insertion (includes practice on a model) - potential difficulties - legal and ethical considerations - local and national resources for the support of people with epilepsy.
Successful completion of the course gives a Training for Care Certificate of Training to Lothian Health's "Training Standards for the Administration of Rectal Diazepam".
Tutors and Teaching
Tutors are TfC professional associates or staff, who are qualified nurses and are experienced in working with people with epilepsy.
Teaching on the course is interactive with good opportunity to share and discuss course-related issues in the workplace. There is also a video presentation and practical exercises, and a short assessment to confirm the knowledge acquired.
Additional information
Epilepsy Awareness and Diazepam Rectal Tube and Buccal and Nasal Midazolam Administration