Training
Emergency Medication Administration Training
The course delivers an understanding of epilepsy and the impact on people and their families who live with the condition. It will also enable participants to recognise an emergency situation, and respond to it appropriately with the use of rescue medication. In addition to increasing confidence when using these drugs, the training will also give an understanding of the ethical and legal issues involved.
All our courses are delivered by professionals who have experience of working in the field of epilepsy. They are actively involved in the clinical management of people with the condition.
The Emergency Medication Administration Training is divided into three parts:
Part 1 is General Epilepsy Awareness Training aimed at increasing the participants’ knowledge and confidence in dealing with seizures people with epilepsy.
Part 2 is a half-day “hands on” session which provides participants with the necessary theoretical and practical training in the administration of emergency medications. At the end of this course, participants will have:
- A basic knowledge of first aid for seizures, including not blocking of the airway, helping of the unconscious person and Identifying any injury
- Looked at the procedures and theory involved in the administration of emergency medications together with the use of the individual care plan
- Practiced the administration of rectal diazepam and nasal and buccal midazolam on dummies
- A knowledge of the basic legal and ethical aspects of emergency medication administration and of setting up a working care plan
Part 3 is a written and practical assessment to evaluate whether the participants have reached the desired level of competence in the general management of seizures and the administration of rectal diazepam and nasal and buccal midazolam. The assessment will include:
- A written paper designed to test the candidates’ general knowledge of epilepsy
- A practical demonstration by the candidates to ensure that they are competent both in the administration of rectal diazepam, nasal/buccal midazolam and in the management of seizures.
On successfully completing the assessment, participants are issued with a certificate recognised by the Learning Disabilities Directorate of Lothian Primary Care NHS Trust and the Western General Hospital. This entitles you to administer rectal diazepam for one year.
After one year, candidates are required to renew their certificate to ensure that they are kept up-to-date with good practice and any changes in procedures.
For more information please call the training team on 0131 226 5458.
Other courses available:
General Epilepsy Awareness Training
Single Emergency Medication Training
Epilepsy Training for Employers and Employment Advisors