Epilepsy Awareness Refresher

This session aims to update knowledge on epilepsy, common seizure types and how to respond to epileptic seizures.

There is no competency assessment requirement to this session.

For guidance how to book this training session please visit our training information page.

 

Aims of the session

• To refresh understanding of what epilepsy is
• To understand how to care for someone with epilepsy
• Risk considerations

 

Objectives of the session

• To understand what epilepsy is and how it occurs
• Have an understanding of the most common seizure types
• To recap seizure first aid
• Have an understanding of risk

 

Teaching and learning strategy

A variety of teaching and learning strategies will be facilitated during the theory session to include presentations, question and answer sessions with scenario-based learning. There is a large emphasis during this session on group work and learner participation.

 

Target audience

This session is only suitable for learners who have previously attended the Epilepsy Awareness course and now need to complete their annual update session.

 

Delivery format and duration

• Face to face: 1 hour
• MST: 1 hour

Please note: we recommend that this session be attended face to face where possible.

 

Update requirement

Annual update for Epilepsy Awareness is recommended, either the full Epilepsy Awareness course or this Epilepsy Awareness Refresher course.