Epilepsy

Course Title: Epilepsy

Overview:

The awareness session will benefit all carers who work with
service users who suffer from epilepsy.

It is vital that you have an understanding of the types of seizures that you may be faced with and your role and responsibility.

Course Content:

The course covers:

• What epilepsy is and some of its causes
• The different types of seizures
• How to provide first aid and administer rectal diazepam
• How to monitor and record seizure activity
• The health and social implications of epilepsy
• The role of a carer for a person with epilepsy

Methods Used:

• Discussions
• Exercises
• Questioning

Venue:

• Learners Workplace
• Venue to be Agreed

Course Duration: Half a day

Certificate:

At the end of the session, learners will be issued with a Certificate of Attendance which may be referenced to the Health and Social Care NVQ's