Epilepsy Awareness

This one day course is designed to raise awareness and establish understanding of epilepsy and develop confident and effective care practice.

The course will explore definitions, causes, diagnosis, triggers and responses to epilepsy. We will identify different types of seizures and develop an understanding of pre-disposing factors. We will be clear about what to do and what not to do to support someone during and after a seizure. We will identify a range of medication used to treat epilepsy (including rectal diazepam) and procedures for their administration according to The Joint Epilepsy Council’s guidelines. We will highlight the importance of up-to-date care plans, risk assessment, legal responsibilities, accurate record keeping, agreed policies and procedures and effective communication.

Aims

Raised awareness of different types of seizures, causes and treatment
Recognise and establish good care practice in the administration of rectal diazepam
Recognise and establish good care practice in record keeping
Know the legal responsibilities of staff including risk assessments and care plans

Objectives

To understand epilepsy and how it might affect people differently
To explore the consequences of social stigma
To outline the International League Against Epilepsy classification of seizure types and description of seizures
To demonstrate safe and appropriate management of a person during and after a seizure
To identify the carer’s responsibilities during the client’s seizure
To know about a range of anti-epileptic medications and their side effects including rectal diazepam
To have an understanding of the use of individual epilepsy management guidelines

Who is it for?

People with epilepsy and their families, organisations providing care and support workers

In-house cost

£375 for groups of up to 20 people

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