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Epilepsy and Buccal Midazolam RQF – Level 3 Training
The Level 3 Award in Epilepsy and Buccal Midazolam RQF, which is regulated by Ofqual, is the most comprehensive recognised qualification in epilepsy, seizure first aid and Buccal Midazolam.
6 Hours
Blended
2 Years
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Course Outline
As one of the national leading providers of epilepsy and buccal midazolam training has designed, developed and accredited the only nationally regulated qualification in Epilepsy and Buccal Midazolam.
The Level 3 Award in Epilepsy and Buccal Midazolam RQF, which is regulated by Ofqual, is the most comprehensive recognised qualification in epilepsy, seizure first aid and buccal midazolam.
The qualification contains 3 mandatory units to ensure health and social care professionals have the necessary knowledge, understanding and skills to safely care and support individuals having a prolonged or cluster seizure and to safely and confidently administer Buccal Midazolam in line with the individuals seizure management plan and UK best practices.
Course Content
Unit 1 - Understand Epilepsy
Myths and facts of epilepsy
Definition of epilepsy
Differences between seizures and convulsions
Causes of epilepsy
Triggers of seizures
Seizure classification (ILAE)
Diagnosis and management of epilepsy
Sudden unexpected deaths in epilepsy (SUDEP) - risk and protective factors
Case discussions relevant to the individuals being supported including epilepsy and children / brain injuries / learning disabilities
Unit 2 - Understand Epilepsy Seizure First Aid
Differences between the types of seizures (prolonged, repeated etc.)
Status epilepticus
What to do and not do
Recovery position
When to call for an Ambulance
Unit 3 - Demonstrate Simulated Administration of Buccal Midazolam to individuals with epilepsy
NICE Guidelines on managing prolonged and repeated seizures in the community
Rescue medication and the types available
Buccal midazolam, the preparations and dosages available in the UK
Risks (adverse reactions and side effects) and benefits (efficacy, speed, safe, ease of use, dignity)
Safe administration
Monitoring, aftercare and recovery
Ineffective and repeat dosages
Storage and record keeping
Individualised seizure management protocols
Practical simulation
Who is Epilepsy and Buccal Midazolam RQF Level 3 Course aimed at?
Our Buccal Midazolam and Rescue Medication Administration course is open to practising healthcare professionals and support workers. It has been designed to help those looking after people with epilepsy who have prolonged or cluster seizures, to provide the best quality care.
Our course helps to ensure those who attend have the necessary skills to safely administer rescue medication, whether this be at home, within a care home setting or a hospital.
Please note, that the course is not open to individuals. We operate on an organisational basis, providing training to groups of employees from a specific place of work.
We operate in this way so that we can offer course content and training that is fully bespoke to the needs of your employees, patients / service users as well as in line with local policies and procedures on the management of prolonged and clustered seizures in epilepsy.
Further Information
If you require advice on which epilepsy course option will meet the unique individual and service requirements of your organisation, get in touch with a member of our expert team. They will be able to talk through your options with you and provide specialist recommendations.
We will also provide the necessary competency proformas required to ensure safe and evidenced-based clinical practice following completion of our training courses. This will then allow the Registered Provider to ensure mandatory competency assessments are completed within the workplace by a nominated mentor/supervisor.
If you need further advice regarding competency assessments or if you would like our Registered Nurse Trainers to provide onsite competency assessments, then please do not hesitate to contact us.
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