Typical course modules include:
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- Defining epilepsy, psychosocial factors and social stigma
- The nature of epilepsy and record keeping
- First aid procedures to manage seizures and accessing local and national agencies
- Assessment of risk & emergency intervention
- Anti-epileptic medication: how it works, drugs used and the side effects.
- Demonstration and simulation: how to apply emergency m
edication
- Duty of care and ethical issues
- Discussion on the procedures and administration of Buccal Midazolam​
Learning outcomes of the course include:
- Gaining an understanding of contributing factors, and risk assessment
- Achieving a working knowledge of medication and their administration
- Identifying the signs for emergency intervention and being able to action this intervention as necessary
