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 Limerick Education Centre 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.
This event is now fully booked. Check the rest of our events calendar for upcoming dates in this region.