Epilepsy Awareness & Buccal Midazolam / Rectal Diazepam Administration

Mark Davis Emergency Care Tutor and Event Cover Provider

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In Reading

£ 201-500

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Description

  • Type

    Workshop

  • Level

    Beginner

  • Location

    Reading

  • Class hours

    6h

  • Duration

    1 Day

  • Start date

    Different dates available

This course provides detailed information on Epilepsy Emergency Care and the administration of Rectal Diazepam and/or Buccal Midazolam. The course meets the requirements of the Joint Epilepsy Council standards. The course is ideal for use in all sectors.

Topics covered include: Epilepsy Facts, Basic Life Support, Causes of Epilepsy, Seizure Classification, Partial Seizures, Generalised Seizures, Seizure Management, Triggers & Precipitants, Anti-Epileptic Medications (AED's), Use of Rectal Diazepam & Buccal Midazolam, Contra-Indications / Cautions, Procedure for Administration and Ethical Issues. Epilepsy Facts, Causes of Epilepsy, Seizure Classification, Partial Seizures, Generalised Seizures, Seizure Management Triggers & Precipitants, Anti-Epileptic Medications (AED's), Use of Rectal Diazepam & Buccal Midazolam, Contra-Indications / Cautions, Procedure for Administration and Ethical Issues.

During the course there will be practical sessions on The Recovery Position, Resuscitation, Rectal Diazepam & Buccal Midazolam administration.

Facilities

Location

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Reading (Berkshire)
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Abc Medical Services (Reading) Ltd, University Of Reading, Oldhouse Farm, Cutbush Lane, Shinfield, RG2 9AE

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Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

This course is ideal for all Medical, Care, support staff and family members.

You will receive a certificate valid for 1 year.

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Subjects

  • Care Education
  • Carer
  • Medication
  • Epilepsy
  • First Aid
  • Nursing Care
  • Healthcare
  • Emergency Care assistant
  • Family and community medicine
  • Parenting
  • Medical

Teachers and trainers (1)

Mark Davis

Mark Davis

Registered Trainer, Assessor & IQA.

My Qualifications and Registrations include: Level 3 Award in Education and Training C&G Operating Department Practice QUALSAFE Approved Trainer, Assessor & IQA for QCF Level 2 & 3 Courses Royal Life Saving Society UK Approved First Aid Trainer & Assessor Registered Tutor with The Society for Education and Training (ASET) Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH), CIEH Registered Trainer (Trainer Number 027899) Anaphylaxis Trainer, The Anaphylaxis Campaign. Accredited by The Royal College of Nursing. Registered Instructor with The Emergency Care and

Course programme

Course Content

A full course will last for 6hrs Approx and will cover the following topics:

  • Epilepsy Facts
  • Basic Life Support
  • Causes of Epilepsy
  • Seizure Classification
  • Partial Seizures
  • Generalised Seizures
  • Seizure Management
  • Triggers & Precipitants
  • Anti-Epileptic Medications (AED's)
  • Use of Rectal Diazepam & Buccal Midazolam
  • Contra-Indications / Cautions
  • Procedure for Administration and Ethical Issues.

During the course there will be practical sessions on The Recovery Position, Resuscitation, Rectal Diazepam & Buccal Midazolam administration.

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Epilepsy Awareness & Buccal Midazolam / Rectal Diazepam Administration

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