Setting the Gold Standard for Buccal Midazolam Training
The Epilepsy Nurses Association (ESNA) recently introduced new national benchmarks for the administration and teaching of emergency seizure medication.
These guidelines, known formally as the Emergency Seizure Medication/Midazolam Training Guidelines 2025, will ensure consistency across the healthcare sector so that all nurses and care providers receive the best training, and can therefore provide the best care possible for people with epilepsy.
These updated standards emphasise competence, clinical governance, and quality-assured education, but at Guardian Angels Training, we’ve always gone beyond just compliance.
The Best Training for Epilepsy Medication Administration
Our Buccal Midazolam Training Course for Administrators and Buccal Midazolam Train-the-Trainer courses not only meet but exceed every requirement set out in the ESNA 2025 standards.
They are built on evidence-based practice, endorsed by national awarding bodies, and designed to ensure learners are confident, competent, and fully qualified to deliver safe epilepsy care.
This is because every course we provide is taught by experts in the relevant fields, so it isn’t someone just parroting guidelines. With extensive knowledge of epilepsy care, our trainers can adapt their courses to suit your needs, as well as answer questions in detail and provide more insight into the subject matter.
When the new guidelines were introduced, many training course providers had to quickly adapt their courses or create brand new ones. This is because many hadn’t updated the information they used, or hadn’t demonstrated the recommended methodology for a while, and were therefore not providing the level of education that the ESNA wants to see.
Because our courses are constantly evolving based on new information and guidelines, we rarely have to make major changes to our course content. By keeping our finger of the pulse of medical academia, we ensure that our courses are the best they can be, regardless of the topic.
How Our Buccal Midazolam Administrator Course Exceeds the ESNA Standard for Learning Hours and Competence
The ESNA 2025 Guidelines require a minimum of 6 Total Learning Hours (TLH) for Buccal Midazolam training. But we never just provide the bare minimum.
Our Buccal Midazolam Administrator Course includes:
- An interactive pre-course e-learning module that provides essential theoretical knowledge, ensuring participants arrive prepared for practical learning.
- Followed by 6 hours of face-to-face interactive education, focusing on simulation, risk assessment, safe administration, and real-life case studies.
This approach not only exceeds ESNA’s minimum time requirement but delivers a more engaging, blended learning experience that supports deeper understanding and long-term competence.
We know the value hands-on training provides. Longer courses are often padded with extended lectures and slideshows, which are informative, but far from the best way to learn about epilepsy and the rescue medication used to treat seizures.
By including more practical learning, we guarantee that our trainees retain more information, and we include resources for further reading and referral later on.
IBME Competency Checklist – Raising the Bar in Clinical Verification
We are proud to use the IBME (Institute of Buccal Midazolam Educators) Competency Checklist – a new, improved version of the traditional ESNA Carer Competency Checklist.
This updated tool provides a more structured, evidence-based assessment of knowledge, confidence, and practical skill. It is recognised as the most robust framework for verifying competence in Buccal Midazolam administration, ensuring every learner achieves a measurable standard of excellence.
This is just one of the many tools we use when building or improving our courses. When you’re undergoing medical training, it’s usually to achieve a level of certification that will support you and your team in the work you do. By providing courses backed up by these tools, you’ll be equipped with the best knowledge and will receive the certification you need.
One of the best examples of this is out Level 3 Award in Epilepsy and the Administration of Buccal Midazolam (RQF).
Nationally Recognised Qualification – Level 3 Award in Epilepsy and the Administration of Buccal Midazolam (RQF)
Our Buccal Midazolam Administrator Course is not just training, it leads to a nationally regulated qualification, the Level 3 Award in Epilepsy and the Administration of Buccal Midazolam (RQF).
This qualification is:
- Listed on the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications – confirming it meets government-recognised standards of quality and rigor.
- Accredited and externally quality-assured by an Ofqual-regulated awarding organisation.
- Eligible for Learning Development and Support Scheme LDSS) funding (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/adult-social-care-learning-and-development-support-scheme/eligible-training-courses-and-qualifications), helping employers and learners access training without financial barriers.
Quite simply, you cannot achieve a higher or more credible qualification in this area – it’s the national benchmark for excellence. For a topic as important as the administration of Buccal Midazolam, it’s vital that you receive the best training possible. This Level 3 Award is exactly that and will equip you and your team with the necessary skills to work with people with epilepsy and act accordingly in an emergency.
Our Buccal Midazolam Train-the-Trainer Course: For Senior Staff, Educators, and Clinical Leaders
The courses we provide aren’t just for nurses and carers looking to expand their skillset. For those ready to teach others, our Buccal Midazolam Train-the-Trainer (TTT) course prepares participants to deliver ESNA-aligned education with full clinical and educational confidence.
With so many resources, guidelines, and ever-changing legislation, it’s not easy for a busy medical professional to stay up to date. That’s why our courses are designed to inform you about the latest guidance, so you can teach with confidence.
It’s suitable for nurses, managers, and senior staff responsible for staff development and clinical training. Like all our programmes, it is quality assured, evidence-based, and professionally accredited.
Our Train-the-Trainer course is:
- Endorsed and accredited by an Ofqual-regulated awarding organisation, giving every participant a nationally recognised credential.
- For nurses and healthcare professionals, the course is also specifically accredited by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), confirming it meets the highest professional education standards in UK healthcare.
- Includes the minimum Level 3 Award in Education and Training as standard for those not already qualified to this level
- Part of the Government Recommend Quality Assured Care Learning Provider scheme managed by Skills for Care – we have the Gold Mark from Skills for Care too!
For participants wishing to further their teaching expertise, we can also integrate the Level 7 Certificate in Education (RQF) alongside our Train-the-Trainer course, allowing learners to gain a postgraduate-level teaching qualification while developing epilepsy training expertise. Upon completion, you’ll not only have all the knowledge and resources you need, but will also be able to develop your skills further as you work.
The Best Teaching Resources for Epilepsy Medicine Administration
Every Train-the-Trainer participant receives a complete suite of standardised teaching and assessment resources, all developed by qualified medical educators. These resources are specifically designed for maximum engagement, consistency, and evidential quality.
They include:
- Interactive teaching presentations and videos
- Learner handbooks and assessment guides
- Competency checklists and observation forms
- Quality assurance templates for audit and compliance
This means every trainer leaves fully equipped to deliver ESNA-compliant training that meets CQC, NICE, and NHS governance standards – with the highest level of educational quality.
Why Guardian Angels Training Leads the Field for Nurses, Care Workers, and Educators
We don’t just meet the ESNA standards – we set the bar higher. Here’s how we compare:
| ESNA Minimum Standard (2025) | Guardian Angels Exceeds Standard |
| 6 TLH for administration training | Pre-course e-learning plus 6 hours face-to-face = 9 Total Learning Hours (TLH) |
| Carer Competency Checklist | Uses IBME Enhanced Competency Framework |
| Attendance-based training | Leads to Level 3 Ofqual-Regulated Qualification (RQF) |
| Accreditation not specified | Our administrator course is regulated and accredited by OFQUAL here is the OFQUAL Register Link (https://find-a-qualification.services.ofqual.gov.uk/qualifications/60373313) |
| Additionally our course has been recommended by the Government Quality Care Learning Provider Scheme and LDSS | |
| Funding not specified | LDSS funding available for eligible learners |
| Trainer must hold Level 3 AET | All of our Trainers hold Level 5 or above Teaching as well as Nursing / Paramedic Qualifications |
| Competency assessment required | Includes simulation, reflective practice, and assessor verification |
| Resources provided by trainer | Comprehensive teaching pack designed by medical educators |
| Updates every 2 years | Annual CPD and revalidation support available |
Buccal Midazolam Training that has All you Need
The ESNA Midazolam Training Guidelines 2025 have raised national expectations – and Guardian Angels Training continues to lead the way in quality of course content.
Whether you need Buccal Midazolam Administration Training or Train-the-Trainer Certification, you can trust that our programmes are:
- Fully compliant with ESNA 2025
- Accredited and Ofqual-regulated
- Endorsed by the RCN (for nurses)
- Supported by LDSS funding
- Delivered by expert medical educators
- Designed to exceed the national benchmark for safety, competence, and quality
Epilepsy is a common issue, and many people are at risk of prolonged or cluster seizures that require rescue medication such as Buccal Midazolam. For anyone working in care or other medical settings, it’s important that you know how to administer it properly, and understand why it’s the recommended treatment.
No matter what level of training you need, we’re here to help.
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