Administration of Rectal Valium Training Day

Initial Evaluation 2003

David O’Brien

Wrexham & Flintshire Learning Disability Health Team

Background

The course is delivered by two RNLD. Use the local school of nursing design by negotiation with local social

services Considered good practice by local LD

service and Epilepsy interest groups

Aim of the Day

To assess carers competence to administer Rectal Valium Safely

Emphasis of training on using the JEC protocol

Rectal Valium Training

Have to attend epilepsy awareness first Small groups initially Need:

– Prosthetic Bum– Full size 1st aid mannequin– TV & Video

Plan of Day

Morning– Written assessment 1– What is rectal

Valium– Why we use it– Practical

demonstration– First Aid

Afternoon– Written assessment 2– break– individually enter a

room for practical assessment

– Change scenario

Written Assessment Scores

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A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O

1st paper 2nd paper

candidate

SCORE

Written Assessment

Clear improvements in knowledge Can conclude that Information has been

retained All achieve acceptable standard

– All score over 50%– No serious errors

Practical Checklist Scores

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A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O

Students

Practical Assessment

Acknowledge artificial nature of assessment

Students demonstrated good practical knowledge– 1st aid– administration of Rectal Valium

Student Feedback

Students enjoyed the format

Appreciate the assessment

Length of time was adequate

Well organised Trouble with parking Poor food

Conclusion

The course can be delivered Competence is assessable The course meets carers and employers

needs Refresher course needs to be shorter and

annually

Recommendations

Everything will be on CD rom

Can be used with any discipline of carer

Need to include the administration of Buccal Midazolam

Thank you