Epilepsy Awareness with Buccal Administration
This half-day course covers the theoretical and practical elements of Epilepsy Awareness including Buccal Administration, particularly it covers what is epilepsy, its history, types and categories of epilepsy and seizures; recognition of warning signs and triggers; first aid epilepsy and status epilepticus; emergency medication, side effects, dosage and after-care treatment.
About the course
This half-day course covers the theoretical and practical elements of Epilepsy Awareness including Buccal Administration, particularly it covers what is epilepsy, its history, types and categories of epilepsy and seizures; recognition of warning signs and triggers; first aid epilepsy and status epilepticus; emergency medication, side effects, dosage and after-care treatment.
What the course covers
- What is epilepsy
- History, types and categories of epilepsy and seizures
- Recognising warning signs (Aura) and triggers
- First Aid Epilepsy and status epilepticus
- Emergency medication (e.g., Buccal Midazolam), side effects, dose, record keeping and after-care treatment
Who it’s for
Care workers, support workers, nurses and managers in care homes, domiciliary care, supported living, NHS and private mental health services, and parents and carers. Book a place for yourself or a whole group.
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