Our service offers schools virtual sessions on:
- Asthma
- Anaphylaxis
- Epilepsy
- Emergency Rescue Medication (Buccal Midazolam) - (this is for named staff required to administer seizure rescue medication in school, if there are no dates advertised please email the training team directly for this training)
Each topic is delivered individually in hourly sessions; the sessions aim to:
- Increase staff awareness of the topic covered
- Provide an overview of the needs required for a child in school with these medical conditions
- Raise awareness of how staff can effectively support pupils within the school setting
Bookings are made from our Eventbrite page on a first come, first served basis. Sessions are delivered over Microsoft Teams. Please note:
- Attendees will be required to register individually through Eventbrite to receive the joining link
- Attendees must join the Microsoft Teams session individually to ensure attendance is verified (even if sharing a screen)
- Sessions are capped at 100 for each session. We ask for a maximum of 20 staff from any one school to allow other schools equal and fair access to sessions. This will be monitored by the team
A member of the team will send out the joining link on the morning of the session. We do this using the email address inputted into Eventbrite, therefore please ensure this information is correct before submitting.
By inputting your email address into Eventbrite, you are giving us permission to contact you about the training course that you are enrolling on to. The Training Team do not take responsibility for any incorrect email addresses entered into Eventbrite OR the certificate form. Based on this information, please ensure that all contact information is correct before submitting your details.
We've put together details on how to book and how to join a session, please follow these links for further information:
How to book an awareness session on Eventbrite and get a joining link (pdf)
Joining link and Microsoft Teams guide for Schools (pdf)
October - January 2023 - Awareness Sessions
Select the date and time to check availability and to book your place
(scroll to the bottom of the page for Buccal Midazolam information)
Buccal Midazolam Training
Are offering buccal midazolam training for those who are the named person to administer the medication on a child's care plan. Please complete the epilepsy session prior to buccal midazolam so that you have an understanding of the condition.
The topic will be delivered within a 45 minute session.
The session aims to
- Increase staff awareness of the topic covered
- To provide an overview of the needs required for a child in school with these medical conditions
- To raise awareness of how staff can effectively support pupils within the school setting
- Understand what buccal midazolam is.
- Address practical concerns.
- Demonstrate how to administer the medication.
- Explore when to call the emergency services.
Select the date and time to check availability and to book your place
- Tuesday 1st November - 11.00
- Monday 14th November - 16.00
- Wednesday 30th November - 11.00
- Monday 12th December - 16.00
References and further information following the sessions can be found in the below links:
For further information email: FHWS.trainingenquiries@mpft.nhs.uk
0300 303 3924