Vagal Nerve Stimulation for Paediatric Epilepsies

This session aims to provide carers with the knowledge and skills to care for a child or young person with a Vagal Nerve Stimulator (VNS), including magnet use.

There is no competency assessment to this session.

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

 

Aims of the session

• To have an overview of VNS (Vagal Nerve Stimulation).
• To have an understanding of when to use the magnet. 

 

Objectives of the session

• To be able to explain what VNS therapy is.
• To understand when it is appropriate to use a magnet and how to do so.
• To be able to recall some of the side effects of VNS therapy.
• To know whom to contact with concerns. 

 

Teaching and learning strategy

A variety of teaching and learning strategies will be facilitated during the theory sessions to include presentations and question and answer sessions.

 

Target audience

Anyone in the community setting caring for a child or young person with a VNS implanted.

 

Delivery format and duration

• Face to face: 20 minutes
• MST: 20 minutes
• Moodle: available for annual update only

 

Update requirement

An annual update is recommended.