Epilepsy Awareness

EPILEPSY AWARENESS
Course Content & Certificate
The course is designed for social care staff who work with clients with
epilepsy.
Content: Definition of epilepsy - prevalence - classification of seizures -
principles of managing seizures - impact of epilepsy on lifestyle - differences between status epilepticus and serial seizures.
Successful completion of the course gives a Training for Care Certificate of
Attendance.
Tutors and Teaching
Tutors are TfC professional associates or staff, who are qualified nurses and are experienced in working with people with epilepsy.
Teaching on the course is interactive with good opportunity to share and
discuss course-related issues in the workplace. There is also a video
presentation and a practical exercise, and a short assessment to confirm the knowledge acquired.