Courses

This course provides the necessary required training for support workers to administer Midazolam to their clients/participants. Students will learn how to recognise different types of seizures, read and understand epilepsy management plans and administer the correct dose, correct route and correct procedure for the administration of Midazolam. Students will also gain an understanding of correct PPE, infection control and first aid for seizure management. Students will also participate in a practical activity that will provide them with the knowledge of dose and administration method of Midazolam.

This course looks at possible risks in the home, outdoor and work environments. The interactive activities demonstrate practical ways to reduce risks for someone with epilepsy. There is also a section related to supporting others and managing if a seizure occurs in a public area.

In Australia, around 1 in 150 people are currently diagnosed with epilepsy – so chances are most people know someone with the condition. While epilepsy is relatively common, it is widely misunderstood, and many people do not know what to do in case of a seizure.

Do you want to know more about epilepsy and what to do if a seizure occured? It is interactive in an easy to follow format, with real video examples and your questions answered. This is a must for introduction to epilepsy plus a bit more.

Practice advice - falls minimisation - for disability workers supporting residents in group homes

This course on hand hygiene outlines all the key elements of the practice, including the impacts of improper hygiene and the exact hand-washing technique for reducing hygiene risk as much as possible, either with soap and water or alcohol-based hand sanitiser. It also covers the ideal times to clean your hands and the key work sectors affected by proper hygiene.