Epilepsy, Rectal Diazepam and Buccal Midazolam Advanced 6hrs

This advanced workshop provides detailed instruction in the process and procedures in epilepsy management.
This is a practical course that requires assessment.

This advanced workshop is for care support workers who are supporting individuals
who suffer from seizures of an epileptic nature

∇ Understand the main effects of epilepsy as experienced by the
service user groups
∇ Understand how to prepare Risk Management of epilepsy
∇ Understand the importance of supporting service users to take
medication as directed by their doctor.
∇ Understand that service users may have unpredictable moods
and behaviours from epilepsy
∇ Know how to administer emergency rectal diazepam and be
assessed as safe to do so.
∇ Identify what documentation is required following a seizure
∇ Understand how to use rectal diazepam and Buccal Midazolam
∇ Carry out an audit and competence test