Courses - Epilepsy Awareness and Rectal Diazepam Administration

This course covers both the theory and practice of a administering rectal diazepam. It meets the standards outlined in the Joint Epilepsy Council's(JEC), (2004 & 2005)) Guidelines for this type of training and can be delivered in one day or over two days, with a maximum of 10 people for the practical session.

Assessment of training is carried out by the trainer during the course by observation, questions and answers and through case study and workshop exercises.

Certificates of attendance will be issued following successful completion of the course.

Employers may wish to assess competence in the workplace setting following this course, as it not possible to assess competence in practice during the course.

It is recommended that a refresher course be attended within 2 years of completion of the full training (JEC 2004), please contact us for details of refresher courses.

Example Programme (6 hours)

Epilepsy Awareness covering:-

• What is epilepsy
• Causes of epilepsy
• Diagnosis
• Seizure types (classification) - video
• Treatment - antiepileptic medication and side effects
• First aid for seizures
• Psychosocial issues, including cultural issues
  

Health and Safety covering:-

• Risk assessment
• Care plans
• Storage and disposal
• Duty of care and legal responsibilities
• Privacy and dignity
  

The Administration of Rectal Diazepam covering:-

• What diazepam is
• Use in epilepsy Indications for use
• Appropriate doses
• Practical demonstration using anatomical model & video
• Possible difficulties or barriers to administration
• Side effects
• Effects of overdose and action to take
• Action to take if prescribed dose ineffective

At the end of the course candidates will:-

• Have an understanding of epilepsy, its causes and treatment
• Have understanding the effects of epilepsy effects on individuals and families
• Have the knowledge to plan care, assess risk and develop strategies to ensure a safe environment for people with epilepsy.
• Be able to manage seizures appropriate to type (first aid)
• Be able to recognise the emergency situation and act appropriately
• Understand the importance of recording seizures
• Will have an understanding of the theory and practice of administering rectal diazepam or buccal midazolam in accordance with the JEC (2004& 2005) guidelines
• Will have had the opportunity to carry out a simulated procedure under guidance from an experienced and qualified trainer
• Be able to follow and act according to the individual care plan and guidelines to administer emergency medication safely and appropriately.

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