'I have to say, being on many, many courses, Jeff's was probably one of the most interesting and fun course I've done'
Mrs Matthewman, Bowes Hutchinsons School
Epilepsy Awareness Course
Raising awareness of staff who may deal with service users who have epilepsy.
By the end of the session learners will be able to:
- Discuss what epilepsy is
- Identify different types of seizures and the ways they will present
- List typical triggers for an epileptic seizure
- Recognise different stages of a seizure
- State what emergency action may be required and dealing with the person in seizure
- Carry out basic first aid (simulating during and after seizure)
- State when emergency services should be called
- Discuss types of medication that may help to reduce the incidents of seizures and emergency medication that may be administered
- Discuss lifestyle changes that may help to reduce the impact of epilepsy on the service user
Guided Learning Hours - 3 Hours
Certificate of Attendance
