Learn how to notice symptoms of epilepsy and what epilepsy is.
What is Epilepsy? How does epilepsy affect daily life? What is Symptomatic epilepsy? What is Idiopathic epilepsy? What is Cryptogenic epilepsy? What are Simple Partial Seizures? What are Complex Partial (Focal) Seizures? What’s the difference between Absence, Myoclonic, Tonic and Atonic Seizures?
Our Epilepsy Awareness course will help you answer the questions above and more.
Through our Epilepsy Awareness course, you will gain an understanding of what epilepsy is and how it affects an individual’s daily life. You will learn what Symptomatic, Idiopathic and Cryptogenic Epilepsy is.
You will learn the common triggers of epilepsy.
You will learn the difference between Simple Partial Seizures, Complex Partial (Focal) Seizures and Secondary Generalised Seizures are.
You will also learn the difference between Absence, Myoclonic, Tonic and Atonic Seizures are.
What you'll learn.
- The definition of epilepsy and how it can affect an individuals’ daily life.
- Recognise the different types of epilepsy and the different types of seizures.
- Understand what treatment is available.
- Understand the different side effects epilepsy medication can cause.
- Understand what Status Epilepticus means.
- Gain knowledge of what rescue medication is and how to use it.
- Explore reasons why you should record and seizure and what data to record.
Who is Epilepsy Awareness Including Rescue Medication for?
Our Epilepsy Awareness and Rescue Medication course if for anyone who works or supports an individual with epilepsy. Whatever care or non-care sector you work in, our epilepsy awareness course will give you the knowledge needed to understand how to aid an individual having an epileptic seizure.
What are the learning outcomes?
By the end of the course, you will be able to….
- Describe what epilepsy is and how it affects an individual’s daily life.
- State what can cause epilepsy.
- Recognise the common triggers of epilepsy.
- Discuss what Partial (Focal) Seizures are.
- Discuss what Generalised Seizures are and the types.
- Be able to understand the medication and surgery available for treatment of epilepsy.
- Evaluate the different kinds of side effects epilepsy medication can have.
- State what Rescue Medication is and how it is administered.
- Develop knowledge, skills and, strategies to develop positive environments for individuals who suffer with epilepsy.
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