- Understand what epilepsy is and its prevalence in the UK
- Know the causes and symptoms of epilepsy and how it is diagnosed
- Know what a seizure is and the main types of seizures
- Understand how epilepsy is treated including seizure first aid
- Have an awareness of common epilepsy drugs and their side effects
- Understand the importance of keeping people with epilepsy safe
- Understand what Buccal Midazolam is
- Understand why Buccal Midazolam is given and when
- Be able to describe how to administer Buccal Midazolam
- Be able to demonstrate how to administer Buccal Midazolam
Key information
- A maximum of 12 participants can be accommodated on this course.
- Each learner will be provided with a workbook which they will complete throughout the course. This can be taken away with them at the end of the course and used as a revision tool.
- A range of assessment methods are used; this may include some practical activities and questioning (open and multiple-choice).
- Successful participation of the course and assessment will result in certification.
Course duration:
Half-day - 4 hours
Course cost: £50 per person, payment due at time of booking.
