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| Course Aims |
| To train delegates in the safe and effective administration of rectal diazepam |
| Suitable For |
| Any health care provider working in the public or private sector who may be required to administer rectal diazepam to a patient or client as a part of their care. This course is ideal for nurses/carers working with head injury patients
and those with special needs. I.E. Known epilepsy. |
| Course Length |
| 2 hours. |
| Pre-requisite |
| Delegates must be employed in an environment where this knowledge and
skill is required for genuine clinical reasons and evidence of this may be
requested on course booking. |
| Certification |
| Delegates will receive a Norvic certificate of attendance which is valid for 1 year. |
| Course Venue |
| Sorry, but we do not run this course on an 'open' basis. However group bookings on request can be held at our training centre in Taverham, Norwich or alternatively, courses can be arranged at your venue anywhere in the UK (subject to its suitability). |
| Syllabus |
- Indications/contraindications of diazepam.
- Storage conditions/procedures for diazepam.
- Post administration care.
- Regulations covering the use of diazepam.
- Patient preparation and administration procedure.
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