1 hour
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for anybody who may be required to render first aid assistance to somebody suffering an epileptic seizure. This course does not qualify the candidate to administer emergency epileptic medication for this the Administration of Emergency Epileptic Medication Course is required.
Candidates require a basic command of English (level 2) for ease of communication between tutor and candidate.
If an interrupter is needed for signing or to translate, this can be arranged at an additional cost with 14 days prior notice.
Topics Covered
What is Epilepsy?
Epilepsy and Learning Disabilities
How seizures are different in someone with learning disabilities
Psychosocial Aspects of Epilepsy
Causes of Epilepsy
What is a seizure?
Triggers
Different types of Seizures
Status Epilepticus
Treating Seizures
Emergency First Aid for Epilepsy
First Aid including CPR (update covid-19)
When to call an Ambulance
Assessment
Continual assessment through observation and questions and answers throughout the course by the tutor.
Certificate
Candidates who successfully complete the course receive a certificate valid for 1 year from date of completion.
