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Epilepsy awareness, seizure management and emergency medication (6 hours)

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Epilepsy awareness, seizure management and emergency medication

6-hour live online course (via Teams) providing delegates with an understanding of epilepsy, how to manage different types of seizures, and the procedure to administer emergency medication.

CPD accredited – certificate of attendance provided

The course includes:

  • an introduction to epilepsy
  • causes and diagnosis
  • types of seizures (including management and first aid)
  • status epilepticus
  • treatments – medication and side effects
  • risk management and support needs
  • an introduction to emergency medications for epilepsy
  • when it should be used
  • how it is administered
  • individual care plans
  • benefits of use
  • side effects
  • practical demonstration
  • risk assessments
  • storage and disposal
  • duty of care
  • identify key aspects of any policies, procedures and responsibilities relating to the medication

Please refer to the terms and conditions of booking.

 

Course dates

11/06/2025 -  9.30am – 4.30pm

24/06/2025 -  9.30am – 4.30pm

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