Buccal Midazolam Online Training Course

Buccal Midazolam – Online Course

Course overview
This online course introduces Buccal Midazolam and the safety considerations involved in supporting children and young people who may need emergency medication during a seizure. It explores epilepsy, seizure recognition, medication checks, administration procedures, dosage and storage, and the responsibilities associated with safe medicines practice. The course takes approximately one hour and includes a multiple-choice assessment.

Please note: this course provides theoretical knowledge and supports refresher learning about Buccal Midazolam. It does not establish practical competence or authorisation to administer emergency medication and does not replace any practical assessment or role-specific training required by an employer.

What the course covers
• The purpose of Buccal Midazolam and key considerations for its use
• Who may receive the medication and who may administer it
• Epilepsy and different types of seizures
• Circumstances in which Buccal Midazolam may be recommended
• Seizure first aid and when to call an ambulance
• Safety checks before medication administration
• How to use a prefilled syringe
• Dosage considerations, storage and expired medication
• Monitoring and appropriate actions following administration
• Safe medicines practice, medication checks and accurate record-keeping
• Medication errors, potential adverse effects and escalation procedures
• Safe handling, storage, disposal and incident reporting

Who is it for?
This course is suitable for people who support children and young people with epilepsy or seizure disorders, including:
• Teachers, teaching assistants and school nurses
• Nursery and early years practitioners
• Special educational needs and inclusion staff
• Healthcare assistants, nurses and paramedics
• Children’s care and support workers
• Social workers and community care staff
• Family members and carers who support a child with epilepsy

Practical benefits
• Develop knowledge of Buccal Midazolam and safe medication practices
• Understand responsibilities and recognise the limits of personal competence
• Appreciate the importance of medication checks and accurate records
• Recognise potential adverse effects and medication errors that require escalation
• Understand safe medication storage, handling and disposal procedures
• Support organisational training records and audit preparation
• Complete flexible online learning for induction, refresher training and continuing professional development

What learners will be able to do
• Explain the main principles of safe medicines practice
• Identify relevant responsibilities and limits of competence
• Recognise the importance of maintaining accurate medication records
• Understand the checks required before supporting or administering medication
• Identify common medication errors and their associated risks
• Recognise concerns that need to be escalated
• Describe safe medication storage, handling and disposal practices
• Understand appropriate procedures for reporting incidents and medication errors
• Explain key considerations when responding to a seizure and supporting the use of Buccal Midazolam in line with prescribed protocols

Is this training a legal requirement?
The course information describes this training as supporting compliance with Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards, Ofsted requirements and relevant organisational policies and guidance. Whether specific training is required depends on the setting, the learner’s role, the individual’s care plan and applicable local procedures. This online course should not be assumed to replace practical assessment, competency sign-off or any additional training required by an employer.

Assessment and certificate
Learners complete an online multiple-choice assessment, with unlimited free retakes available. A CPD certificate can be accessed immediately after passing, and an optional printed copy is available. The course takes approximately one hour to complete and can be studied online at the learner’s own pace.