Buccal Training

Buccal training is specifically targeted at those working with individuals who are prescribed Buccal Midazolam rescue medication. 

Our Buccal Midazolam course has now been updated in line with new guidelines set out by the following bodies:

(ESNA) Epilepsy Nurses Association
Royal College Of Psychiatrists
(ILEA) International League Against Epilepsy  

This Buccal Training has been designed to ensure that staff are provided with current relevant theoretical knowledge and practical skills.  Attendees will be supported and taught how to administer rescue medication and there will be simulated practical based assessments.

Learners attending this course must have prior training in Epilepsy Awareness

Course Content

• Classification and management of tonic clonic seizures.
• Ethical and legal responsibilities.
• Patient/client centred care planning and recording.
• Epilepsy, mortality and Sudden Unexplained Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP).
• The impact of rescue medication and anti-epileptic drug therapies.
• What is it Buccal Midazolam
• Buccal uses in epilepsy
• Buccal Midazolam side effects.
• Buccal Midazolam administration and Protocols.
• Emergency planning in care and when to call an ambulance.
• Risk assessment/promotion of safeguarding and dignity.

Buccal Training Assessment and Certification

The Buccal Training assessment is completed with simulated practical assessments and on successful completion of the training learners will be issued with a certificate of attendance which is valid for 2 years.

Online Buccal Midazolam Assessment:

For an additional fee, you have the option of signing your staff up to an online Buccal Midazolam assessment.

We have partnered with Virtual College and this will allow us to sign staff up to the online assessment and monitor who completes the assessment, who passes or needs additional support.  On completion of the assessment a certificate will be provided.

Tidal will monitor everything at our head office and you will be sent reports on who has.

• Completed the assessment.
• Passed the assessment.
• Needs to retake the assessment.

Recommendation on Buccal Midazolam Re-Training

It is recognised that the administration of Buccal Midazolam is an emergency treatment which may or may not be used on a regular basis. The frequency which support workers use the procedure will have an impact on their level of skill and confidence.

It is recommended therefore that individuals attend a refresher course within two years.

Classroom Scenario Competency Assessments

Tidal Training is now able to bridge the gap between directed learning and competency-based practice.  As an addition to the course you select, we can deliver an addon session of simulated classroom-based scenarios to enhance your manual dexterity and build up your confidence as you start your competency journey. This practical session will supplement the directed training you have already had and prepare you better for competency-based assessment in the workplace.  We will provide each delegate with a competency workbook which they can take back to their place of work following the course.

Please speak to one of the team for more information.

This Buccal Midazolam training is often booked with the following courses:

• Epilepsy Awareness
• Epilepsy Awareness and Rescue Medication Administration
• Administration of Rectal Diazepam