Buccal Midazolam Training

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

This Buccal Midazolam training 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

Learners attending this course must have prior training in Epilepsy Awareness

Buccal Midazolam Training 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
• Types of Buccal Midazolam

1. Epistatus
2. Buccolam

• 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 Midazolam Training Assessment and Certification

The Buccal Midazolam 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.

1. Who is the Administration of Buccal Midazolam training course targeted at?

Companies book this course for their employees. It is appropriate for everyone who helps someone with epilepsy and might have to provide emergency meds like bucol midazolam. This covers employees in assisted living, day centres, schools, care homes, and community environments.

2. What is covered in the Buccal Midazolam course?

The training offers necessary information on kinds of epilepsy and seizures, the use of rescue medication, and the safe administration of buccal midazolam in line with current regulations and best practice. It covers advice on recording, consent, care planning, and when to call for emergency aid.

3. Why should individuals participate in this buccal midazolam training? 

Delegates will learn how to identify several types of seizures, properly and legally administer buccal midazolam, and act boldly during an emergency. This improves care quality, supports best practice, and helps fulfil legal and duty of care responsibilities.

4. Does the buccal midazolam training include a practical element or a competency assessment?

The session incorporates a pragmatic component as well. In order to guarantee staff members are confident and competent in using what they have learnt, Tidal Training Ltd may additionally offer a classroom-based, scenario-led competency assessment right after the training, same day or next day.

5. How certifiable and evaluated is the buccal midazolam training course?

Those who satisfy the necessary level get a certificate of completion. For further guarantee, companies can also ask for simulated classroom competency assessments.

Tidal Training’s scenario-based competency assessments are designed to support staff from learning to live practice — efficiently, effectively, and confidently. We’ve created a flexible, structured training and assessment model that helps your team move confidently from theory to practice — all while aligning with your organisation’s needs and the realities of care delivery.

This practical add-on is designed to bridge the gap between formal instruction and real-world competency. Through structured, scenario-based simulations, delegates will have the opportunity to develop manual dexterity, apply their learning in a safe, supportive environment, and build confidence ahead of workplace assessments.

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Book your scenario-based competency assessments on the same day or just after training and save up to 30% compared to standalone sessions.

✅ One visit.
✅ One plan.
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No repeat travel. No lost time. Just practical, cost-effective training with measurable impact.
Prepare your staff today — don’t pay twice to do it later This Buccal Midazolam training is often booked with the following courses:

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

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