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EPILEPSY AWARENESS AND EMERGENCY MEDICATION
Course Overview
Course Overview: Courses & Programs
TYPICAL MODULES INCLUDED WITHIN THE COURSE
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 medication
Duty of care and ethical issues
Discussion on the procedures and administration of Buccal Midazolam
THE LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THESE MODULES FOR ATTENDANTS
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
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