Epilepsy Awareness

Epilepsy Awareness Course This course is open to anyone who has an interest in epilepsy awareness. It will give you an insight into types of epilepsy, recognition of a seizure, first aid treatment, how it can effect the individuals daily life and to dispel myths. Course Structure: Introduction & Welcome Explanation of course Tutor introduction to delegates Delegates introduction to each other Paperwork What is epilepsy? The brain Seizures How many people have epilepsy? What causes epilepsy? Risk factors Triggers Seizure Threshold Possible Causes Symptomatic epilepsy Idiopathic epilepsy Cryptogenic epilepsy How is a diagnosis made? Classification of seizures Partial seizures Complex seizures Generalised seizures Tonic clonic Atonic Myoclonic Nocturnal epilepsy Status epilepticus Alternative Treatment First Aid for Seizures Post Seizures Epilepsy & Learning Difficulties Identifying Seizures Seizure Control Blood tests Side effects Epilepsy & Cognitive Functioning How does epilepsy effect daily living activities Medic-Alert Bracelet Course Evaluation