Epilepsy, Rectal Diazepam and Buccal Midazolam Advanced

This course contributes toward the recommended guided learning hours, you should carry out practice reflection, document and attach subsequent evidence from this training.


Summary

This advanced workshop provides detailed instruction in the process and procedures in epilepsy management.

This is a practical course that requires assessment. 

Who should attend?

This advanced workshop is for care support workers who are supporting individuals who suffer from seizures of an epileptic nature

Proposed Learner Outcomes - The worker must be able to:

1. Understand the main effects of epilepsy as experienced by the
service user groups
2. Understand how to prepare Risk Management of epilepsy
3. Understand the importance of supporting service users to take
medication as directed by their doctor.
4. Understand that service users may have unpredictable moods
and behaviours from epilepsy
5. Know how to administer emergency rectal diazepam and be
assessed as safe to do so.
6. Identify what documentation is required following a seizure
7. Understand how to use rectal diazepam and Buccal Midazolam
8. Carry out an audit and competence test


Equivalent Relevant information

1. Certificates are issued for each learners and if dated, are valid to that period. N.B Learners attending
must complete the entire duration of the training to qualify for a certificate.
2. A learner assessment may be required post training for audit and PDP purposes.

Registration details are kept by us for Seven years and are legal documents. It is important to register in block capitals clearly on the day.

George Flaherty MSc MBA Ba Ed, started working within social care in 1995. He is now renowned for his ability to pass on practical skills to those that attend his seminars and courses across the UK, Europe and the USA.

Over the years George has managed and successfully marketed his own businesses. He has now passes the skills he has learnt to owners and managers of social care settings. George is often a guest speaker at conferences and seminars explaining how to fill care home beds and promote homes successfully.

He is a published author of many books. His latest book The Guide to Filling Care Home Beds is due for publication December 2011.

George currently lives across two continents, having homes in both Italy and the UK with his family. If you need any more information you can contact him on [email protected]