Epilepsy Ireland provides a one-day training course in Epilepsy Awareness and the administration of Buccal Midazolam to health care professionals, teachers and SNAs. These professions often involve the care of a person or child with epilepsy, and it is vital that those caring for a person with epilepsy have a clear understanding of the condition and what to do in the event of an emergency.
Course content:
Epilepsy Awareness
- What is epilepsy?
- Causes and Diagnosis
- Types of seizures
- Stages and management of Focal Impaired Seizures and Tonic Clonic Seizures
- When to call an ambulance
- Seizure triggers
- Treatment options
- Medication side effects
- Lifestyle implications
- Recording seizures
- Epilepsy Care Plan
Buccal Midazolam
- What is Midazolam?
- How Buccal Midazolam works
- Advantages of Buccal Midazolam
- Potential side effects
- Protocol
- Indications for use
- How to prepare buccal midazolam
- Practical demonstration
At the end of the course the attendees will:
- be able to recognise and describe common seizure types
- be able to understand common causes of epilepsy and triggers of seizures
- know how to manage seizures appropriately including when it is appropriate to administer Buccal Midazolam
- know how to record a seizure and understand the importance of an epilepsy care plan
- know when to seek medical help
Certification: A certificate of attendance will be issued which is valid for two years
The training will be delivered in Ennis by Community Resource Officer for The Mid-West, Veronica Bon. As a patient organisation, our team can offer follow up support to organisations and individuals who have undertaken this training. Cost is €95 per person and places are limited to incorporate social distancing due to COVID-19. Please visit our Eventbrite page to book your place now.
WHEN: Monday 11th April
TIME: 9:00am – 3:00pm
AUDIENCE: Professionals Only
HOSTED BY: The training will be delivered by Community Resource Officer for The Mid-West, Veronica Bon
WHERE: Clare Education Centre, Govermment Buildings, Kilrush Road, Ennis, Co. Clare