Epilepsy Awareness Training for Schools & Carers

Epilepsy Awareness Training for Schools & Carers

This Epilepsy Training for Schools & Carers Course has been written for anyone who cares for children with epilepsy. It’s ideal for those who work in schools, as well as parents, guardians, youth workers and childminders. It explains the different types of epilepsy and what to do if a child is having a seizure. It’s also IIRSM approved & CPD accredited for your reassurance.

In the UK alone, around 64,000 children have epilepsy. That’s about 1 in every 220 children. This means that on average, there could be 1 child with epilepsy in every primary school and 5 children with epilepsy in each secondary school.

This Epilepsy Training for Schools title provides the information you need to support a child at school with epilepsy, explaining the different types of seizures, the symptoms and most importantly, what to do to help a child who is having a seizure.

It also looks at the responsibilities, policies and procedures and the well-being of children with epilepsy. The course is split into 5 sections and includes a step-by-step guide of what to do and what not do when a child is having a seizure, making it easier to digest and follow.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Gain a better understanding of the types of epileptic seizures
• Understand what triggers epilepsy and how to effectively deal with it
• To know your responsibilities when caring for an epileptic child

COURSE CONTENTS

This training course is broken down into 5 sections

1. The Background of Epilepsy
2. Types of Epileptic Seizures
3. Triggers and Treatment
4. Your Responsibilities
5. How Epilepsy Affects Education and Well-being