Rescue Medications and Rectal Paraldehyde Half Day Course

Course overview

This course is designed for anyone wanting to improve their skills and reach their potential as a practitioner. The course is fully interactive and prompts you to assess your own approach to supporting young people. This course provides essential knowledge and practical guidance on supporting individuals who experience seizures. It helps learners recognise the signs of a seizure and understand the correct procedures to follow before, during, and after an episode to ensure safety and effective care. The course also covers appropriate aftercare and builds awareness of rescue medications, including when and how they are used. In addition, learners will gain an understanding of treatments such as rectal paraldehyde and buccal midazolam, promoting confidence and competence in responding to seizure-related emergencies. The course also includes a downloadable PDF workbook that you can fill in as you complete the training, so that you can develop your skills as a leader or manager and get the most out of the course content.

Aims and objectives

• To recognise when someone is having a seizure
• Encourage learners to be aware of the correct procedures to follow before, during and after seizures
• Provide learners with the knowledge to provide after care
• Understand Rescue Medications
• Administer rectal paraldehyde and buccal midazolam