This is a fantastic introduction into this medical condition and dispels alot of the myths about people with Epilepsy

Who would this course be suitable for?

   People who are working with or caring for people with Epilepsy or who experience seizures.  It is an excellent course for Residential Care homes, nursing homes or businesses whose staff work in clients homes, where the client has Epilepsy or suffers seizures.

What will they learn?

·        History of Epilepsy

·        What is epilepsy (including a DVD)

·        Facts and myths

·        Epilepsy and the brain

·        What is a seizure

·        Who gets epilepsy

·        Causes and risk factors

·        Moods and behaviour

·        Sudep

·        Types of epilepsy ( overview)

·        Types of seizure (including a DVD)

·        First aid for epilepsy and scenarios (including refresher of DRABC )

·        Status epilepticus

Course Duration

  Half day

Assessment

  Ongoing assessment by the Tutor.

Certificate

  A certificate, valid for three years on successful completion of the course.