Sussex First Aid Courses Basic Epilepsy Awareness Training

This will be a interactive session with demonstrations and discussions on the management and treatment and awareness of Epilepsy. CPD certificates will be awarded.

 

This qualification has been designed for those who have a specific responsibility at work, home or in voluntary and community activities, to provide care and manage Epilepsy. Successful candidates will be able to recognise the signs and symptoms of Epilepsy and management with the vital skills needed to administer safe, prompt and effective treatment if required. 

 

The course can also be used as part of your continual professional development (CPD) programme. This course is great for all health care professionals and can be adapted to meet your training needs. 

Programme:

 

• What is Epilepsy

• Causes of the condition

• Who can be affected 

• Common triggers of a seizure

• Diagnosis Types of seizures

• Management of seizures

• Status Epilepticus

• Medication used in epilepsy

• Planning ahead

• Management plans

• First Aid Treatment of seizures

• Giving of medication

 

 

 

 

Duration:
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2 hours
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