Training

Epilepsy Awareness & Administration of Emergency Medication Training

Location: Rochester Community Hub

Overview

MEETS CARE CERTIFICATE STANDARD 13

Course Overview

This 1-day course gives learners an understanding of epilepsy and how to administer emergency medication.

The course begins with the ‘epilepsy awareness’ programme and continues with the theoretical and practical administration of emergency medications (buccal midazolam and/or rectal diazepam). It is designed to enable a greater understanding of risk assessment and associated health and safety issues.

The trainer demonstrates the practical procedures and learners will have the opportunity to practice these skills in a simulated environment.

Course Aims

The aims of this course are to:
• Raise knowledge and awareness of epilepsy
• Provide the underpinning knowledge of emergency medication prescribed for seizures resulting from epilepsy

Target Audience

This course is aimed at staff working in health and social care who provide care and/or support individuals with epilepsy as part of their roles. This course may be applicable to staff working in residential care services, domiciliary care services, day centres, community-based services, or as Personal Assistants. This course may also be useful for unpaid carers who support individuals with epilepsy.

Course Content
• What is Epilepsy?
• Causes
• Diagnoses
• Types of seizures (including management of first aid)
• Status Epilepticus
• Treatments – Medications and side effects
• Risk management and support needs
• Sources of information• What are Emergency Medications for Epilepsy?
• Use for Epilepsy and other conditions
• Indications for use
• Routes of delivery
• Benefits
• Practical demonstration
• Possible difficulties
• Consequence of too much medication
• Action if ineffective
• • Risk assessments
• Individual care plan
• Storage and disposal
• Duty of care
• Legal responsibilities
• Local policies
• Privacy and dignity

Learning Outcomes

Part 1 – Epilepsy Awareness

At the end of the session learners will be able to:
• Give two examples of how the human body can be affected by epilepsy
• Give two examples of how this can impact on the person’s life psychologically and socially
• Briefly describe how epilepsy is diagnosed and treated
• List three actions you would take to support an individual experiencing a seizure

Part 2 – Emergency Medication

At the end of the session learners will be able to:
• Describe safe management including storage and disposal of the medication
• Briefly describe how the medication works, how it affects the person and what side effects may occur and know how to find this information
• Correctly identify the stages of preparing, checking, administering and monitoring the effects of the drug
• Explain actions to be taken if there is a problem in administering the medication
• Identify key aspects of policies, procedures and responsibilities relating to the medication

Learning Methods

PowerPoint presentation and included within this are video clips of different types of seizures. In the afternoon, learners will practice using bottles (water) and applicators for Buccal Midazolam and an imitation bottom for Rectal Diazepam training.

Assessment

Learners will be asked to reflect on their learning using a couple of short questions and action points to apply to practice.

Course Duration

1 Day Course – Approximately 6 Hours

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