Epilepsy Rescue Medication

Verrolyne Training Ltd

Course

In Cardiff

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Level

    Intermediate

  • Location

    Cardiff (Wales)

  • Duration

    1 Day

  • Start date

    Different dates available

The course is designed to ensure that practitioners are provided with relevant theoretical knowledge and skills, whilst supported with a simulated practical based assessment.

Protocols and procedures for clinically qualified staff who are administering medications can also be included in the course, although competency must be assessed within the scope of the delegates own organisation’s policy guidelines.

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Location

Start date

Cardiff
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Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

This Epilepsy Rescue Medication course is aimed at those working with or responsible for the welfare and well being of individuals with epilepsy.

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Subjects

  • Rescue
  • Epilepsy
  • Medication
  • Epilepticus
  • Mortality
  • SUDEP
  • Drug Therapy
  • Drug
  • Side effects
  • Diazepam
  • Emergency

Course programme

The syllabus covers such topics as:

  • Status epilepticus
  • Epilepsy, mortality and SUDEP
  • Impact of rescue medication and anti-epileptic drug therapy
  • Buccal Midazolam: what it is, uses in epilepsy, side effects
  • Rectal Diazepam: uses in epilepsy, side effects, administration
  • Emergency care plan and when to call an ambulance
  • Risk assessment/promotion of safeguarding and dignity
  • Access to local and national support network
  • Applied practical workstation and simulated practical assessment
  • Competency framework and theory test

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