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Epilepsy Society's Training Courses

Our training courses, run by qualified nurses and experienced trainers, are aimed at those who care for adults with epilepsy, are informative, packed with well researched content and include clips of real seizures. Learn about the causes of epilepsy, how epilepsy is diagnosed, seizure triggers, first aid for different types of seizures, how to manage risks, psychosocial issues, and how to administer emergency medication. Delegates include health and social care staff and commercial organisations. We also work with the public sector, including health bodies and local councils. See below for information on the training we offer for organisations and individuals.

Training for organisations

We offer the below two courses face-to-face, or online. All delegates receive a certificate of attendance. We recommend that this training takes place every two years.

Alternatively, if you have any bespoke training requirements such as corporate training or a Lunch and Learn session, please call us on 01494 601438 or email ES.Training@epilepsysociety.org.uk.

Epilepsy awareness and seizure management – half day course

3-hour course providing delegates with an understanding of epilepsy and how to manage different types of seizures.

The course includes:

  • an introduction to epilepsy
  • causes and diagnosis
  • types of seizures (including first aid for seizures)
  • status epilepticus, SUDEP and minimising risk
  • treatments – medication and side effects
  • psychosocial issues
     

Epilepsy awareness, seizure management and emergency medication – full day course

6-hour course providing delegates an understanding of epilepsy and how to administer emergency medication.

This course begins with the ‘epilepsy awareness and seizure management' session and continues with the theoretical and practical administration of emergency medications (buccal midazolam and/or rectal diazepam). It is designed to enable a greater understanding of risk assessment and associated health and safety issues. 

The trainer demonstrates the practical procedures and delegates will have an opportunity to practice these skills in a simulated environment.

Course includes:

  • an introduction to epilepsy
  • causes and diagnosis
  • types of seizures (including first aid for seizures)
  • status epilepticus, SUDEP and minimising risk
  • treatments – medication and side effects
  • psychosocial issues
  • an introduction to emergency medications for epilepsy
  • practical demonstration

Call us on 01494 601438 or email ES.Training@epilepsysociety.org.uk for further details or to arrange a suitable date.

Training for individuals

Sign up for one of our online courses below:

Joining instructions and a link to download a delegate pack are included in the payment acknowledgement email. Please see our terms and conditions of booking.

Epilepsy awareness and seizure management - half day courses

 

Epilepsy awareness, seizure management and emergency medication - full day courses

 

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