Emergency Medication: Midazolam

Designed for anyone supporting a person prescribed midazolam for seizure emergencies. The course covers an overview of seizure emergencies and safe use of midazolam. Learners’ knowledge is checked through online quizzes and interactive assessments.

Description

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This training covers seizure emergencies and how they are managed with midazolam outside the hospital setting.

Please note before purchase:

To complete this course, participants need to have received a certificate for our Epilepsy Essentials course within the last 2 years. 

Who is this course for? 

This course has been designed for anyone needing to administer midazolam and is suitable for professionals including carers, teachers and disability workers.

What's covered?

The course includes:

  1. Seizure emergencies
  2. Emergency medication
  3. Emergency medication management plans
  4. Roles and responsibilities
  5. Administering midazolam
  6. Recovery
  7. Assessment

How do I complete this course? 

This course is delivered online and is self-paced. There will be learning checks along the way, and you’ll finish off with our online interactive assessments.

How long do I have to complete the course?  

This course is to be completed within 3 months.  

How long does it take to complete this course? 

Please allow at least 60-90 mins to complete this course. 

Is anything required before I start? 

To successfully complete this course, participants need to have completed Epilepsy Essentials training in the last 2 years and should hold a current first aid certificate/CPR competency.

What happens when I finish the course? 

After successfully completing the online learning assessments you will be able to download your certificate of completion.

Note: This course provides you with the knowledge to administer emergency medication for seizures, but it does not replace hands-on practice. We strongly recommend that you practice this skill in a practical setting using the appropriate equipment to build confidence and competence. 

How often should I do the course? 

We recommend doing the Emergency Medications course every year to maintain your knowledge. We offer a refresher course for Emergency Medications so you won’t need to complete the full induction course if you can pass the required knowledge checks.

How often do you recommend doing the course? 

We recommend completing Emergency Medications annually to maintain your knowledge. Epilepsy Essentials should be completed every 2 years.

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