Epilepsy and Seizure Management

Feel empowered to respond – gain the confidence to manage seizures effectively.

Seizures can be a frightening experience, but understanding them is the first step to effective management. This course provides you with the knowledge to respond calmly and confidently to seizures.

Understanding Seizures: Learn about the different types of seizures and epilepsy, their causes and triggers, and their impact on individuals.

Recognising and Responding: Develop the ability to identify different types of seizures and take appropriate action.

Emergency Preparedness: Understand the importance of having an emergency management plan in place.

Medication and Treatment: Learn about available medications and treatment options for seizures.

Supporting Individuals: Discover strategies to provide comfort and support to individuals experiencing seizures.

Key outcomes:

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

  • Support an individual having a seizure
  • Identify the different triggers for seizures
  • Understand the importance of observing and recording
  • Follow the required first aid steps to treat a seizure
  • Identify different types of seizures
  • Describe what an emergency management plan is and why they’re needed
  • Describe what buccal midazolam and rectal diazepam are, and when to use them
  • Outline the steps involved in administering buccal midazolam and rectal diazepam.

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