Epilepsy and Emergency Medication Awareness
The Epilepsy and Emergency Medication Awareness course provides healthcare support workers and adult social care workers with a basic understanding of epilepsy, seizure management, and the use of emergency medication. This course is designed to equip participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to support individuals with epilepsy in emergencies.
Upon completing the course, participants will receive a certificate that is valid for 3 years. This certification serves as evidence of their knowledge and competence in epilepsy awareness, seizure management, and emergency medication usage.
The course has a duration of 4 hours. During this time, participants will engage in various learning activities, including presentations, discussions, and case studies. The course costs £505 for up to 12 learners. Prices may vary based on your unique requirements.
Learning Objectives
- List the causes and types of epilepsy
- Describe the general management of seizures
- Describe the use of Diazepam
- Explain how you would deal with errors in administration
- Describe the use of Midazolam
- Explain the use of support plans and risk assessment
Clinical Skills Courses
Epilepsy and Emergency Medication Awareness
Aim: To provide healthcare support workers and adult social care workers with a basic knowledge of epilepsy, the management of seizures and the use of emergency medication.
Catheter Care
This classroom training aims to ensure learners have an understanding of how to care for a person with an indwelling catheter. The course is taught in person by one of our trainers.
Epilepsy Awareness
Aim: To provide delegates with a basic knowledge of epilepsy and the management of seizures.
Diabetes Awareness
Aim: To provide healthcare support workers and adult social care workers with a greater awareness about diabetes, its symptoms, treatments and side effects for those working with people who have diabetes.
Anaphylaxis and Emergency Medication Awareness
This 2-hour classroom informs healthcare support workers and social care workers about anaphylaxis and explains the administration of medication to control it.
Inhalers and Nebulisers
Aim: To introduce healthcare support workers and adult social care workers to the use of inhalers and nebulisers, when treating asthma and COPD.
Basic Clinical Observations
This course aims to introduce healthcare support workers and adult social care workers to the basic techniques used to observe and monitor the condition of patients and individuals using services, including pain and discomfort levels.
Stoma Care Awareness
Aim: To ensure that delegates working in the adult social care sector have an understanding of what a stoma is, why a person may have one and the potential side effects.
PEG Feeding Awareness
Aim: To give learners the underpinning knowledge of the principles of PEG feeding.