Epilepsy Awareness Training
Level 2 | Instant Access | Includes Assessment & Certificate | UK CPD Accredited | Instant Certificate Download
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- Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
- Tutor is available to students
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Epilepsy Awareness - Online Training Course - Level 2 - CPDUK Accredited.
Welcome to our online Epilepsy Awareness training course for front-line healthcare and social care providers. All our online training courses, programmes and qualifications are accredited by the CPD Certification Service (CPDUK).
Epilepsy awareness training is essential for anyone working in any sector, especially those who look after people who have epilepsy. This Epilepsy Awareness e-learning course covers the causes and effects of epilepsy, as well as ensuring that they know correct ways to care safely for someone who is having an epileptic seizure.
The online Epilepsy Awareness training course also covers the various types of seizure and how their effects may differ. It will explore emergency help and risk assessing and managing of a person within their care.
Entry requirements - no prerequisites required
Assessment type - Complete end of course assessment (80% needed to pass and gain CPD certificate)
Certification/Qualification - Downloadable CPD certified certificate
Cost(s) of assessment and certification - Assessment and certification costs included in the course price
Course accreditation - CPD Certification Service (CPDUK)
Epilepsy Awareness - Online Training Course - Level 2 - CPDUK Accredited.
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Course aims and objectives
This online Epilepsy Awareness training course is aimed at those working with or responsible for the welfare and well being of individuals with epilepsy. This course covers the best practice guidelines and ensures that those who complete it will have the skills and knowledge to provide a safe, effective environment for people with epilepsy.
Learning outcomes
Once you have completed this online Epilepsy Awareness training course, you have an improved knowledge of:
- What epilepsy is,
- The different types of seizures and what triggers them,
- How epilepsy is controlled,
- What to do if someone has a seizure,
- The law relating to working or employing someone with epilepsy, and
- The law relating to driving with epilepsy.
Why is this Epilepsy Awareness course important?
The short answer is that the Care Quality Commission (CQC) requires healthcare and social care providers to ensure that their staff complete adequate epilepsy training depending on their roles. It is also essential for teachers nursery staff and all those who are involved in delivering first aid training to be aware of what to do in emergencies.
What is covered in this course?
This Epilepsy Awareness e-learning course covers the following:
- The introduction to Epilepsy awareness:
- Definition of epilepsy,
- Key facts and statistics,
- Types of epilepsy, and
- Key definitions related to epilepsy.
- Causes of epilepsy
- Known causes of epilepsy,
- What is a seizure?
- What causes seizures?
- Triggers of seizures, and
- Non Epileptic Attack Disorder.
- Symptoms of epilepsy:
- Symptoms of epilepsy,
- Seizure thresholds,
- Types of seizures, and
- Triggers of seizures.
- Diagnosis of epilepsy:
- Diagnosis of epilepsy,
- Seeing an epilepsy specialist,
- Understanding seizures,
- Tests for epilepsy,
- Electroencephalogram (EEG), and
- Brain scan.
- Management of seizures:
- How to control seizures,
- Avoiding seizure triggers,
- Regular medical reviews,
- NICE recommendations for review and referral,
- Pregnancy and contraception,
- School and education,
- Work, money and benefits,
- Prolonged or repeated seizures and convulsive status epilepticus, and
- SUDEP.
- Treatment of epilepsy:
- Types of epilepsy treatment,
- Anti-epileptic drugs
- Other treatment procedures, and
- Diet and complementary therapies.
- Helping people to cope with epilepsy,
- First aid for tonic-clonic seizures,
- First aid for focal seizures, and
- First aid for seizures in a wheelchair
- Summary
- References and resources
Epilepsy Awareness - Online Training Course - Level 2 - CPDUK Accredited.
Who is this course for?
This online Epilepsy Awareness training is essential for anyone working in any sector, especially those who look after people who have epilepsy.
Epilepsy Awareness - Online Training Course - Level 2 - CPDUK Accredited.
Requirements
Learn anywhere, anytime on any device.
You will need access to a desktop computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone device to complete these online courses. You can start, pause/stop and return to where you left off.
Our courses utilise responsive design features, making them available on any device of your choice.
Epilepsy Awareness - Online Training Course - Level 2 - CPDUK Accredited.
Career path
Our online courses and programmes range from introductory modules at Level 1 (awareness/beginner) to advanced and expert modules up to Level 6.
Our e-learning modules count towards CPD hours for professionals in various sectors as well as meeting mandatory and statutory requirements (where relevant).
Epilepsy Awareness - Online Training Course - Level 2 - CPDUK Accredited.
Questions and answers
Hi, do you provide any epilepsy courses with VNS magnet usage. Thanks
Answer:Good afternoon Cheryl, Thank you for your message. Unfortunately, this is not covered in our awareness course. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you require any further assistance. Kind regards, Rita MC Support Team
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CPD Certified Certificate
Digital certificate - Included
A digital CPD-certified certificate can be downloaded from the learner's account once a learner has successfully completed the course with an 80% pass mark or better in the end-of-course assessment.
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