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EPILEPSY AWARENESS AND EMERGENCY MEDICATION
Course Overview
Course Overview: Courses & Programs
TYPICAL MODULES INCLUDED WITHIN THE COURSE
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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 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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