Epilepsy awareness - Learning and Development courses

Course Title Epilepsy awareness
Course Information

 Aims of the Course

To increase the learner’s awareness of the condition of epilepsy, its causes and appropriate treatment.                       

Objectives

At the end of the session, the learners will be able to:

  • Discuss what the condition of epilepsy is
  • Discuss what may cause epilepsy
  • Discuss types of seizures & triggers
  • Discuss appropriate treatments
  • Know how to correctly administer rectal diazepam
  • Know how to correctly administer buccal midazolam

Course Content

  • Types of seizures
  • First aid
  • Treatments
  • Triggers
  • Psychological factors
  • Rescue medications
  • Rectal Diazepam
  • Buccal Midazolam administration
    • Modes of administration
    • Side effects
    • Following the care plan

Additional topic if required include:

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

This is a 1/2 day course delivered using participative learning techniques with a certificate of attendance issued upon completion.
Course length 3 hours
Target group

Those working in adult social care.
Dates

Monday 2 December 2024 10am to 1pm

Tuesday 11 February 2025 10am to 1pm
Venue Brunswick House
Strand Close
Hull
HU2 9DB
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How to apply

Hull City Council Staff

Log on to OLM (Oracle Learning Management System) to enrol.

External to Hull City Council

Complete the online application form (opens in a new window).