Epilepsy Awareness & Buccal Midazolam Administration
A 1.5‑hour practical course for care staff on recognising epilepsy and safely administering buccal midazolam.
This course is facilitated by an experienced Nurse
What is covered? This interactive course is suitable for care staff in any setting who may be required to administer Buccal Midazolam as a ‘rescue’ medication. Course content is based on the Epilepsy Specialist Nurses Association (ESNA) Best Practice Guidelines for training in the Administration of Buccal (Oromucosal) Midazolam (2019).
Course Content What is Epilepsy? Buccal Midazolam – presentation, dosage, indications, potential side effects, storage & disposal Administration of Buccal Midazolam Competency document and discussion of case studies Duty of Care and Accountability
Course Duration 1.5 hours
