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Epilepsy: Signs, Symptoms & Safe Practice Duration 1 day Course Overview Central Training's Epilepsy: Signs, Symptoms & Safe Practice course is designed to equip delegates with the skills and knowledge necessary to understand epilepsy and provide effective support to individuals living with the condition. The trainer will cover the causes, types, and treatments of epilepsy, explore the psychological and social impact on individuals, and explain safe and effective support strategies. Delegates will have the opportunity to reflect on common myths and misconceptions, consider the practical and emotional implications of seizures, and understand their role in ensuring a safe and supportive environment for individuals with epilepsy. Learning Outcomes The course aims to equip delegates with the skills to: Understand how epilepsy is caused, diagnosed, and managed Identify and differentiate between epileptic and non-epileptic seizures Assess and manage the biological, psychological and social impact of epilepsy Challenge common myths and misconceptions about epilepsy Respond appropriately to seizures, including emergencies like Status Epilepticus Apply duty of care, including risk assessments and health & safety practices Support individuals using care plans and accurate recording Methods of Delivery This course is delivered using trainer presentation accompanied by handouts, and delegates are encouraged to contribute throughout. Course Content Audience Training Considerations Certification Related Courses Course Content Types of epilepsy and common seizure classifications Brain anatomy and how it relates to seizure activity Seizure triggers and how to minimise risk Practical seizure response and support techniques Medication, surgery, and alternative treatment options Legal and ethical responsibilities Target Audience Frontline staff in the regulated and professional sectors of education, health, housing and social care. Training Considerations Participants should familiarise themselves with current procedures and guidelines in their current workplace. Certification The delegates will receive a certificate of attendance upon completion of the course. Related Courses Emergency First Aid at Work (Accredited) Health & Safety in the Workplace Medication Awareness Stroke Awareness

Epilepsy: Signs, Symptoms & Safe Practice

Duration

1 day

Course Overview

Central Training's Epilepsy: Signs, Symptoms & Safe Practice course is designed to equip delegates with the skills and knowledge necessary to understand epilepsy and provide effective support to individuals living with the condition. The trainer will cover the causes, types, and treatments of epilepsy, explore the psychological and social impact on individuals, and explain safe and effective support strategies. Delegates will have the opportunity to reflect on common myths and misconceptions, consider the practical and emotional implications of seizures, and understand their role in ensuring a safe and supportive environment for individuals with epilepsy.

Learning Outcomes

The course aims to equip delegates with the skills to:

Understand how epilepsy is caused, diagnosed, and managed

Identify and differentiate between epileptic and non-epileptic seizures

Assess and manage the biological, psychological and social impact of epilepsy

Challenge common myths and misconceptions about epilepsy

Respond appropriately to seizures, including emergencies like Status Epilepticus

Apply duty of care, including risk assessments and health & safety practices

Support individuals using care plans and accurate recording

Methods of Delivery

This course is delivered using trainer presentation accompanied by handouts, and delegates are encouraged to contribute throughout.

Course Content
Audience
Training Considerations
Certification
Related Courses

Course Content

Types of epilepsy and common seizure classifications
Brain anatomy and how it relates to seizure activity
Seizure triggers and how to minimise risk
Practical seizure response and support techniques
Medication, surgery, and alternative treatment options
Legal and ethical responsibilities

Target Audience

Frontline staff in the regulated and professional sectors of education, health, housing and social care.

Training Considerations

Participants should familiarise themselves with current procedures and guidelines in their current workplace.

Certification

The delegates will receive a certificate of attendance upon completion of the course.

Related Courses

Emergency First Aid at Work (Accredited)
Health & Safety in the Workplace
Medication Awareness
Stroke Awareness


Epilepsy: Signs, Symptoms & Safe Practice Duration: 1 day Course overview: Central Training's Epilepsy: Signs, Symptoms & Safe Practice course is designed to equip delegates with the skills and knowledge necessary to understand epilepsy and provide effective support to individuals living with the condition. The trainer will cover the causes, types, and treatments of epilepsy, explore the psychological and social impact on individuals, and explain safe and effective support strategies. Delegates will have the opportunity to reflect on common myths and misconceptions, consider the practical and emotional implications of seizures, and understand their role in ensuring a safe and supportive environment for individuals with epilepsy. Learning outcomes: The course aims to equip delegates with the skills to: ·Understand how epilepsy is caused, diagnosed, and managed ·Identify and differentiate between epileptic and non-epileptic seizures ·Assess and manage the biological, psychological and social impact of epilepsy ·Challenge common myths and misconceptions about epilepsy ·Respond appropriately to seizures, including emergencies like Status Epilepticus ·Apply duty of care, including risk assessments and health & safety practices ·Support individuals using care plans and accurate recording Methods of delivery: This course is delivered using trainer presentation accompanied by handouts, and delegates are encouraged to contribute throughout. LEARNING OBJECTIVES ·Types of epilepsy and common seizure classifications ·Brain anatomy and how it relates to seizure activity ·Seizure triggers and how to minimise risk ·Practical seizure response and support techniques ·Medication, surgery, and alternative treatment options ·Legal and ethical responsibilities TARGET AUDIENCE Frontline staff in the regulated and professional sectors of education, health, housing and social care. TRAINING CONSIDERATIONS Participants should familiarise themselves with current procedures and guidelines in their current workplace. CERTIFICATION The delegates will receive a certificate of attendance upon completion of the course. RELATED COURSES Emergency First Aid at Work (Accredited) Health & Safety in the Workplace Medication Awareness Stroke Awareness

Epilepsy: Signs, Symptoms & Safe Practice
Duration: 1 day

Course overview:

Central Training's Epilepsy: Signs, Symptoms & Safe Practice course is designed to equip delegates with the skills and knowledge necessary to understand epilepsy and provide effective support to individuals living with the condition. The trainer will cover the causes, types, and treatments of epilepsy, explore the psychological and social impact on individuals, and explain safe and effective support strategies. Delegates will have the opportunity to reflect on common myths and misconceptions, consider the practical and emotional implications of seizures, and understand their role in ensuring a safe and supportive environment for individuals with epilepsy.

Learning outcomes:
The course aims to equip delegates with the skills to:
·Understand how epilepsy is caused, diagnosed, and managed
·Identify and differentiate between epileptic and non-epileptic seizures
·Assess and manage the biological, psychological and social impact of epilepsy
·Challenge common myths and misconceptions about epilepsy
·Respond appropriately to seizures, including emergencies like Status Epilepticus
·Apply duty of care, including risk assessments and health & safety practices
·Support individuals using care plans and accurate recording

Methods of delivery:
This course is delivered using trainer presentation accompanied by handouts, and delegates are encouraged to contribute throughout.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
·Types of epilepsy and common seizure classifications
·Brain anatomy and how it relates to seizure activity
·Seizure triggers and how to minimise risk
·Practical seizure response and support techniques
·Medication, surgery, and alternative treatment options
·Legal and ethical responsibilities

TARGET AUDIENCE
Frontline staff in the regulated and professional sectors of education, health, housing and social care.

TRAINING CONSIDERATIONS
Participants should familiarise themselves with current procedures and guidelines in their current workplace.

CERTIFICATION
The delegates will receive a certificate of attendance upon completion of the course.

RELATED COURSES
Emergency First Aid at Work (Accredited)
Health & Safety in the Workplace
Medication Awareness
Stroke Awareness