Epilepsy Awareness & Seizure Management - Half Day

Duration: 4 hours

Delegates:Those who work with or have contact with Adults or Children.

Sample Content:

• Definition of epilepsy
• Epilepsy the facts
• Epilepsy and learning disability
• Classification and management of seizures with supportive video footage
• Status epilepticus
• When to call an ambulance
• Triggers and precipitants
• Need to know points
• Observing and recording
• Epilepsy and mortality
• Psychosocial workshop including group specific scenarios
• Discussion and evaluations

Learning Outcomes:

• Students will gain understanding of and confidence in the management of different seizure types
• Students will appreciate the importance of accurate recording of seizures and good communication with relevant others
• Have a greater understanding of risk assessment, and assimilate this information to their individual environment and service user group
• All will be able to recognise the emergency situation and act as appropriate
• Training will facilitate best practice and ensure that all will have the practical skills and knowledge to provide a safe, effective environment for people with epilepsy