Epilepsy Awareness & Buccal Midazolam Administration

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