<h3 style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">Overview</h3><p style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">Over 600,000 people in the UK have epilepsy.</p><p style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">Epilepsy is a common and serious neurological condition which affects the brain and nervous system. Seizures always start in the brain and are caused by many different underlying causes, including a person&#39;s genetics, a structural change in the brain or from other underlying conditions.</p><p style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">There are over 40 different types of seizure, and not all of them are physical which is why epilepsy can also be an invisible condition.</p><h2 style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">Details</h2><h3 style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">What will I learn on this course?</h3><ul style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(68, 68, 68);"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Describe what epilepsy is</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Give examples of the possible causes of epilepsy</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Have a basic understanding of how epilepsy is diagnosed</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Outline the differences between some of the seizures experienced in epilepsy</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">List the treatments for epilepsy</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Explain how to give First Aid to a person who is having a seizure caused by epilepsy</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Understand the importance of effective risk assessment, care planning and documentation in the care and support of someone with epilepsy</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Know where to get further information and support</li></ul><h3 style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">Certification</h3><p style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">Successful candidates will receive certification of achievement.</p>

Overview
Over 600,000 people in the UK have epilepsy.
Epilepsy is a common and serious neurological condition which affects the brain and nervous system. Seizures always start in the brain and are caused by many different underlying causes, including a person's genetics, a structural change in the brain or from other underlying conditions.
There are over 40 different types of seizure, and not all of them are physical which is why epilepsy can also be an invisible condition.
Details
What will I learn on this course?
Describe what epilepsy is
Give examples of the possible causes of epilepsy
Have a basic understanding of how epilepsy is diagnosed
Outline the differences between some of the seizures experienced in epilepsy
List the treatments for epilepsy
Explain how to give First Aid to a person who is having a seizure caused by epilepsy
Understand the importance of effective risk assessment, care planning and documentation in the care and support of someone with epilepsy
Know where to get further information and support
Certification
Successful candidates will receive certification of achievement.

Prima Cura Training

Mental Health Awareness

First Aid At Work

Epilepsy

Neurology

Health Education England (HEE)

This course is for learners gain an awareness of the causes and effects and identify signs and symptoms of Epilepsy, lifestyle issues associated with Epilepsy and plan effective levels of care for people. 

Epilepsy Awareness

<h3 style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">Overview</h3><p style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">Epilepsy is a common and serious neurological condition which affects the brain and nervous system. Seizures always start in the brain and are caused by many different underlying causes, including a person&#39;s genetics, a structural change in the brain or from other underlying conditions.</p><p style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">Some individuals are prescribed &lsquo;Emergency Resue Medication&rsquo; to assist with managing their seizures and prevent life threatening complications.</p><p style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">By the end of this training, you will also have the skills and knowledge to understand and use this medication safely and comply with legal aspects of administering medication.</p><h2 style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">Details</h2><h3 style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">What will I learn on this course?</h3><ul style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(68, 68, 68);"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Describe what epilepsy is</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Give examples of the possible causes of epilepsy</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Have a basic understanding of how epilepsy is diagnosed</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Outline the differences between some of the seizures experienced in epilepsy</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">List the treatments for epilepsy</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Explain how to give First Aid to a person who is having a seizure caused by epilepsy</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Understand the importance of effective risk assessment, care planning and documentation in the care and support of someone with epilepsy</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Know where to get further information and support</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Practical demonstration and training in the use of Emergency Rescue Medication (Midazolam)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Competencies can be signed-off for face-to-face delivery</li></ul><h3 style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">Certification</h3><p style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">Successful candidates will receive certification of achievement.</p>

Overview
Epilepsy is a common and serious neurological condition which affects the brain and nervous system. Seizures always start in the brain and are caused by many different underlying causes, including a person's genetics, a structural change in the brain or from other underlying conditions.
Some individuals are prescribed ‘Emergency Resue Medication’ to assist with managing their seizures and prevent life threatening complications.
By the end of this training, you will also have the skills and knowledge to understand and use this medication safely and comply with legal aspects of administering medication.
Details
What will I learn on this course?
Describe what epilepsy is
Give examples of the possible causes of epilepsy
Have a basic understanding of how epilepsy is diagnosed
Outline the differences between some of the seizures experienced in epilepsy
List the treatments for epilepsy
Explain how to give First Aid to a person who is having a seizure caused by epilepsy
Understand the importance of effective risk assessment, care planning and documentation in the care and support of someone with epilepsy
Know where to get further information and support
Practical demonstration and training in the use of Emergency Rescue Medication (Midazolam)
Competencies can be signed-off for face-to-face delivery
Certification
Successful candidates will receive certification of achievement.

Emergency Medical

Emergency Responder

Medication

Medical Training

First Aid

Health & Social Care

Social Care

Emergency First Aid

This course is for learners who support an individual with epilepsy who may require the administration of emergency medication. In addition to epilepsy awareness, this course includes the knowledge and skills along with competency sign-off for use of emergency medications.

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