Epilepsy Awareness Training with Midazolam Buccal Administration Competency (CPD Accredited)
This one-day, in-person course is designed not only to build knowledge, but to build confidence in supporting individuals with Epilepsy and responding safely and effectively during a seizure.
The training is grounded in inclusive learning principles and is delivered in a supportive, psychologically safe environment that recognises the varying levels of experience across the multidisciplinary workforce.
A key value of the trainer is to provide a positive learning experience, where participants feel confident to ask questions, practise skills and translate learning into real clinical practice.
Drawing on clinical expertise and standards aligned with the Joint Epilepsy Council, the course combines theory with supervised practical teaching in the administration of rescue medication. Practical skills will be taught and practised during the session, however formal competency sign-off will not take place on the day and must be completed in the clinical area with an assigned assessor in line with local policy.
The course aims to strengthen knowledge, confidence and safe practice in Epilepsy care, with a clear focus on clinical governance, documentation and patient safety.
The course will cover:
- Epilepsy and seizure activity
- Anatomy and physiology related to the nervous system and the brain
- Current Epilepsy statistics and the impact on individuals’ lives
- Seizure triggers, causes and susceptible groups
- Recognition and management of different seizure types
- Anti-epileptic medications and the importance of accurate documentation
- Safe, person-centred response to seizures
- Theory and supervised practical teaching of Midazolam Buccal administration
- Competency requirements and assessment in clinical practice
Who is the course for?
This course is suitable for registered and licensed healthcare professionals who support individuals with Epilepsy and may be required to respond to seizures or administer rescue medication.
This includes, but is not limited to:
Nursing professionals, Allied Health Professionals and other licensed clinical practitioners involved in direct patient care.
The course welcomes participants from a range of professional backgrounds and experience levels, with teaching tailored to support inclusive learning and shared understanding.
Learning objectives:
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Describe what Epilepsy is and define seizure, status epileptus and Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP).
- Identify the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system and the brain.
- Contrast the current statistics on epilepsy diagnosis and the impact on a person’s life.
- Analyse of the triggers, causes and susceptible groups.
- Identify and recognise the different types of seizures.
- Determine the importance of documentation, common medications and management used to treat seizures.
- Administer rescue medication appropriately.
Cost: £160 per participant
Includes: Course resources and certificate of attendance
Delivery: One-day, face-to-face course
For more information: Please contact the Clinical Education Team
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