Epilepsy Theory

This session aims to improve understanding of epilepsy, how it may affect the child or young person and how to respond to epileptic seizures.

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 provide an overview of epilepsy, considering how to support and care for young people with epilepsy, illustrating how epilepsy may affect young people.

 

Objectives of the session

• To explore the physiology of epilepsy and different seizure presentations
• To understand seizure First Aid and how to support someone experiencing a seizure
• To give an overview of the management of epilepsy
• To highlight risks associated with epilepsy
• To consider life with epilepsy and how this may affect learning and mood
• To know whom to contact for further information / advice

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.

 

Target audience

Anyone caring for a child or young person in a community setting who has been diagnosed with an epilepsy.

 

Delivery format and duration

• Face to face: 2 hours
• MST: 2 hours

 

Update requirement

Annual update (either attend this course again, or the Epilepsy Theory Refresher).