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Course Description
This course will teach you about epilepsy and seizures, including what epilepsy is, causes, triggers, symptoms and the different treatment options. You will learn about the effects that epilepsy can have on a child or young person’s development and functioning, as well as how to support individuals living with the condition.
The course outlines the different responses to different types of seizures, how to recognise an emergency situation and how to support an individual after a seizure. It contains downloadable resources to help with recording seizures and identifying any patterns or potential triggers. By the end of this training, you will also be aware of the relevant legislation and associated legal responsibilities.
Accredited by CPD
All of our courses are accredited by the CPD Certification Service as conforming to universally accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.
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Module 1: What is Epilepsy?
What is epilepsy, epilepsy in children and young people, causes of epilepsy, epilepsy terminology, classes of epilepsy, fighting stigma and epilepsy and the law.
Module 2: Understanding Epilepsy and Seizures
Module 3: Providing Support During a Seizure
How to respond to a seizure, how to recognise an emergency situation, recording a seizure and support after the event.
Module 4: Impact on Development and Functioning
Learning difficulties, memory, processing difficulties, effects of medication, injuries and falls, sleep and mood and behaviour.
Module 5: Supporting Those with Epilepsy
Talking about epilepsy, managing risks, risk assessments, individual healthcare plans (IHPs), education, health and care plans (EHCPs) and working together.
Module 6: Course Resources
Download or revisit all of the extra resources in the course.
The online assessment is taken on completion of the training material. You will be asked 20 multiple choice questions with a pass mark of 80%. The answers are marked automatically, so you will instantly know whether you have passed. If you don't pass, don't worry. You can take the test as many times as you need – with no extra charge.
This course is suitable for anyone who may be around children and young people with epilepsy. The information it provides can help everyone to understand how to respond to a seizure and the impact that epilepsy can have on development and functioning. It would be particularly beneficial for:
- Care workers and healthcare assistants.
- Social workers and support workers.
- Teachers, teaching assistants and school governors.
- Leaders of community groups and sports groups.
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- Price:
Free
- Instructor:admin
- Duration:3 hours
Lessons:0- Students:70
- Language:English
- Certifications:Yes
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