AD 23/138

Event Type(s)

Course

Event Description

This is a course for those who work with Adults or Children (not Babies) who have Epilepsy and will require the administration of either Buccal Midazolam or Rectal Diazepam.

This is an opportunity to refresh previous knowledge and skills or gain the knowledge and skills on the types of epileptic seizures, care of an adult or child during a seizure and the different types of medication associated with epilepsy.

You will also have the opportunity to learn how to administer Buccal Midazolam and Rectal Diazepam.

Please ensure you have checked the pre-requisites before booking this course.

Training Objectives

The aim of this course is to provide you with a greater awareness of epilepsy and the process and procedure in providing the medication needed when an adult or child experiences an epileptic seizure.

Learning Outcomes

If you apply what you have learnt on this course, you will be able to:

Relate and explore previous learning and practice

Identify when an adult or child is experiencing a seizure

Explain what is good practice to providing the care and medication (Care planning)

Identify appropriate policy and guidelines

Identify when and how to administer prescribed medication

Identify what actions are appropriate if difficulties arise when using the care plan

Course Pre-Requisites

You must have completed the following pre-requisites in order to be eligible for this course:

Epilepsy Awareness, or

Attended Epilepsy Advanced in the last two years

and

Foundation in Medicines Administration within the last two years, or

Attended Medication Administration Level 2 within the last two years

If you have not completed these Pre-Requisites at the time of booking your place on this event will be cancelled.

Very Important – It is essential that you and your manager read the attached information for delegates. Due to Covid-19 specific instructions for attending this class room based event are attached. Please make sure you have read these instructions before booking or attending this event.

Subject Areas

Children and Young People / Day Services / General Care / Health Care / Medication

Target Audience

Trainers

Course Owner

Learning and Development TH (learninganddevelopment@westsussex.gov.uk)

Course Costs

Internal LA Cost: £0

PVI/Care Provider Cost: £0

Partnership Cost: £35

Early Years Subscriber Cost: £50

External Cost: £50