Epilepsy and Seizure Support Training and Emergency Medication Administration

1 in 5 people with an intellectual disability are likely to have epilepsy. This microcredential is a must for support workers who provide high intensity daily personal activity support for people living with epilepsy. The complex care training develops the essential knowledge and skills to understand and recognise epilepsy, trigger factors and the different types of seizures. The management of different seizures is thoroughly explained. The trainer will examine and discuss different types of medications used to treat epilepsy, as well as strategies for minimising the risks for participants with epilepsy during everyday activities. This course includes the safe principles and techniques of emergency medication administration in accordance with a sample epilepsy management plan and emergency medication plan. The training is competency based. To receive a Statement of Competence, participants must satisfactorily undertake an assessment of knowledge and skills. This course is consistent with the NDIS High Intensity Support Skills Descriptor for Epilepsy and Seizure Support.

Group training from $834, contact us for a quote today.

Identify general epilepsy seizure triggers
Outline several safe work practices to be used to reduce the likelihood of injury during a seizure
Describe the management of partial and generalised seizures
Follow a support plan for epilepsy and seizure management
Demonstrate management of unconscious participant on the floor and in a seated position
Demonstrate in a simulated environment the correct technique of intranasal midazolam administration via the drip method
Demonstrate in a simulated environment the correct technique of buccal midazolam administration via the ampoule method

Live online or face-to-face training from 1 hour duration

Statement of Competence

We select our Premium Health trainers and assessors carefully. All are nurses with appropriate qualifications, technical expertise and experience in the health care, emergency first aid and education sectors. This enables them to provide you with quality training which is grounded in direct experience and knowledge of the field. Premium Health offers both face-to-face delivery and online live training and assessment. Courses are available onsite at your venue, online Australia wide or at our public course venue.