To deliver Epilepsy Care and Buccal Midazolam training courses:
The Epilepsy and Buccal Midazolam Instructors course, also known as the Epilepsy and Buccal Midazolam Train the Trainer course is delivered by Guardian Angels.
This trainer course is recognised by the Institute of Buccal Midazolam Educators as the gold standard instructor course and provides automatic entry to the Register of Buccal Midazolam Educators.
To successfully complete the Level 4 Award in Epilepsy and Buccal Midazolam Instruction, educators will have to achieve 4 units of study:
Each unit comprises several learning outcomes and assessment criteria.
To be awarded with the Level 4 Award in Epilepsy and Buccal Midazolam Instruction, Educators will need to successfully pass:
The recommended study time of the whole qualification is 80 hours, approximately 14 hours is tutor-led, with the remaining hours being self-directed study.
providing pre-hospital epilepsy care, seizure management and the administration of buccal midazolam for prolonged or clustered seizures:
Registrant members of the Institute of Buccal Midazolam Educators have demonstrated their professional competency and experience to deliver the following training courses to health and social care professionals providing pre-hospital epilepsy care, seizure management and the administration of buccal midazolam for prolonged or clustered seizures:
All Institute of Buccal Midazolam Educators members will deliver Epilepsy and Buccal Midazolam training courses in line with the following core components:
Initial training should be four to six hours, and subsequent refresher training should last two to three hours. Bespoke training for an individual with epilepsy will be tailored to their needs in timing and content.
Epilepsy and seizure care session (What is epilepsy, What causes epilepsy, How do we make a diagnosis including differential diagnosis, Types of seizures, Treatment options, First aid, Status epilepticus, Care planning and recording mechanisms, Risk assessment, SUDEP, Interactive case discussions, Sources of support and information)
Buccal Midazolam session (What is midazolam, including different preparations / concentrations, Indications for the use of midazolam, Appropriate doses when given via the buccal route, Benefits of using buccal midazolam, Recognise signs of respiratory depression, Possible difficulties in administration (e.g. excessive salivation, injury to mouth etc), Potential side effects, Actions if buccal midazolam is ineffective, Identifying and using individual's buccal midazolam care plan, Secure storage and safe disposal, Duty of care/ responsibility and accountability, Practical demonstration using DVD, visual aids and use of water to demonstrate on a volunteer, When to seek medical help, Aware of potential for misuse, Awareness of relevant local policies, Interactive case discussions