Epilepsy Medication Training
This Epilepsy Medication Training Course is designed for care staff, nurses, healthcare assistants and other healthcare professionals who support people living with epilepsy and are responsible for managing or administering epilepsy medication.
The course provides essential knowledge about epilepsy, seizure types, triggers, epilepsy medication and rescue medication, including Buccal Midazolam and Rectal Diazepam. It covers recognising seizures, responding appropriately, following individual epilepsy care plans and protocols, administering prescribed emergency medication, and maintaining accurate documentation.
This course covers:
Understanding epilepsy and its causes
Types of seizures and seizure triggers
Epilepsy medication and treatment
Supporting people with epilepsy
Recognising when rescue medication may be required
Buccal Midazolam and Rectal Diazepam
Safe administration of prescribed rescue medication
Epilepsy care plans and protocols
Recording and documenting seizures and medication