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Epilepsy: signs, symptoms & safe practice (1/2 Day) Course Overview This half-day course aims to help participants gain a broader understanding of epilepsy in order to provide an effective service to people who may have this condition. Learning Outcomes How is epilepsy caused and diagnosed? Myths and stereotypes - historical overview What is Status Epilepticus? Differential diagnosis of epilepsy Non-epileptic seizures Epileptic seizure - description, care plan and emergency guidelines Methods of Delivery This course is delivered using trainer presentation accompanied by handouts, and delegates are encouraged to contribute throughout. Course Content Audience Training Considerations Certification Related Courses Course Content Gain a better understanding of epilepsy and be able to identify the main types of epilepsy and types of seizures. Gain a clearer understanding of the anatomy of the brain and the principal functions of each area of the brain Have discussed the cycle of emotional and psychological stages that individuals go through, in order for you to provide the right support to them. Have a clearer understanding of seizure triggers and how to avoid them Understood how to respond to and support someone who is having a seizure. Understand the importance of recording seizures Have a basic understanding of the use of Buccal Midazolam and rectal diazepam when supporting someone who may have status epilepticus Target Audience Anyone who works in the social care field and comes into contact with customers that have epilepsy. Training Considerations Participants should familiarise themselves with current procedures and guidelines in their current workplace. Certification Upon completion of the course, the delegates will receive a certificate of attendance. Related Courses Emergency First Aid Health & Safety Medication Awareness

Epilepsy: signs, symptoms & safe practice (1/2 Day)

Course Overview

This half-day course aims to help participants gain a broader understanding of epilepsy in order to provide an effective service to people who may have this condition.

Learning Outcomes

How is epilepsy caused and diagnosed?
Myths and stereotypes - historical overview
What is Status Epilepticus?
Differential diagnosis of epilepsy
Non-epileptic seizures
Epileptic seizure - description, care plan and emergency guidelines

Methods of Delivery

This course is delivered using trainer presentation accompanied by handouts, and delegates are encouraged to contribute throughout.

Course Content
Audience
Training Considerations
Certification
Related Courses

Course Content

Gain a better understanding of epilepsy and be able to identify the main types of epilepsy and types of seizures.
Gain a clearer understanding of the anatomy of the brain and the principal functions of each area of the brain
Have discussed the cycle of emotional and psychological stages that individuals go through, in order for you to provide the right support to them.
Have a clearer understanding of seizure triggers and how to avoid them
Understood how to respond to and support someone who is having a seizure.
Understand the importance of recording seizures
Have a basic understanding of the use of Buccal Midazolam and rectal diazepam when supporting someone who may have status epilepticus

Target Audience

Anyone who works in the social care field and comes into contact with customers that have epilepsy.

Training Considerations

Participants should familiarise themselves with current procedures and guidelines in their current workplace.

Certification

Upon completion of the course, the delegates will receive a certificate of attendance.

Related Courses

Emergency First Aid
Health & Safety
Medication Awareness


Epilepsy: signs, symptoms & safe practice (1/2 Day) COURSE OVERVIEW: This half-day course aims to help participants gain a broader understanding of epilepsy in order to provide an effective service to people who may have this condition. Learning Outcomes: · How is epilepsy caused and diagnosed? · Myths and stereotypes - historical overview · What is Status Epilepticus? · Differential diagnosis of epilepsy · Non-epileptic seizures · Epileptic seizure - description, care plan and emergency guidelines METHODS OF DELIVERY: This course is delivered using trainer presentation accompanied by handouts, and delegates are encouraged to contribute throughout. LEARNING OBJECTIVES · Gain a better understanding of epilepsy and be able to identify the main types of epilepsy and types of seizures. · Gain a clearer understanding of the anatomy of the brain and the principal functions of each area of the brain · Have discussed the cycle of emotional and psychological stages that individuals go through, in order for you to provide the right support to them. · Have a clearer understanding of seizure triggers and how to avoid them · Understood how to respond to and support someone who is having a seizure. · Understand the importance of recording seizures · Have a basic understanding of the use of Buccal Midazolam and rectal diazepam when supporting someone who may have status epilepticus TARGET AUDIENCE Anyone who works in the social care field and comes into contact with customers that have epilepsy. TRAINING CONSIDERATIONS Participants should familiarise themselves with current procedures and guidelines in their current workplace. CERTIFICATION Upon completion of the course, the delegates will receive a certificate of attendance. RELATED COURSES Emergency First Aid Health & Safety Medication Awareness

Epilepsy: signs, symptoms & safe practice (1/2 Day)
COURSE OVERVIEW:
This half-day course aims to help participants gain a broader understanding of epilepsy in order to provide an effective service to people who may have this condition.

Learning Outcomes:
· How is epilepsy caused and diagnosed?
· Myths and stereotypes - historical overview
· What is Status Epilepticus?
· Differential diagnosis of epilepsy
· Non-epileptic seizures
· Epileptic seizure - description, care plan and emergency guidelines

METHODS OF DELIVERY:
This course is delivered using trainer presentation accompanied by handouts, and delegates are encouraged to contribute throughout.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
· Gain a better understanding of epilepsy and be able to identify the main types of epilepsy and types of seizures.
· Gain a clearer understanding of the anatomy of the brain and the principal functions of each area of the brain
· Have discussed the cycle of emotional and psychological stages that individuals go through, in order for you to provide the right support to them.
· Have a clearer understanding of seizure triggers and how to avoid them
· Understood how to respond to and support someone who is having a seizure.
· Understand the importance of recording seizures
· Have a basic understanding of the use of Buccal Midazolam and rectal diazepam when supporting someone who may have status epilepticus

TARGET AUDIENCE
Anyone who works in the social care field and comes into contact with customers that have epilepsy.

TRAINING CONSIDERATIONS
Participants should familiarise themselves with current procedures and guidelines in their current workplace.

CERTIFICATION
Upon completion of the course, the delegates will receive a certificate of attendance.

RELATED COURSES
Emergency First Aid
Health & Safety
Medication Awareness