Epilepsy Training for Schools & Carers
This Epilepsy Training for Schools & Carers Course has been written for anyone who cares for children with epilepsy. It’s ideal for those who work in schools, as well as parents, guardians, youth workers and childminders. It explains the different types of epilepsy and what to do if a child is having a seizure. It’s also IIRSM approved & CPD accredited for your reassurance.
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1 in 220 children in the UK has epilepsy
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Learning outcomes
- Gain a better understanding of the types of epileptic seizures
- Understand what triggers epilepsy and how to effectively deal with it
- To know your responsibilities when caring for an epileptic child
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Course contents
This training course is broken down into 5 sections
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1The Background of Epilepsy
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2Types of Epileptic Seizures
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3Triggers and Treatment
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4Your Responsibilities
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5How Epilepsy Affects Education and Well-being
Section 1
Here we look at what epilepsy is, its diagnosis and what might cause it. We explain what an Individual Healthcare Plan is, what should go into it and why it’s so important that a child with epilepsy has one.
Section 2
In this section we are looking at the four areas of the brain that could be affected by focal seizures and the six most common types of generalised seizure. A step-by-step guide explains the DO's and DON'Ts you need to be aware of when a child is having a seizure.
Section 3
This section concentrates on possible triggers – certain things that may make a seizure more likely to happen, the possible side-effects of anti-epileptic drugs and what to do in an emergency.
Section 4
In this section we look at the need for a school policy and the requirement to make sure the safety of children with health conditions is particularly considered in risk assessments.
Section 5
In this section we look at the potential for disrupted learning and the importance of communication and the support of everyone around them to the well-being of a child with epilepsy.
About this course
In the UK alone, around 64,000 children have epilepsy. That’s about 1 in every 220 children. This means that on average, there could be 1 child with epilepsy in every primary school and 5 children with epilepsy in each secondary school.
This Epilepsy Training for Schools title provides the information you need to support a child at school with epilepsy, explaining the different types of seizures, the symptoms and most importantly, what to do to help a child who is having a seizure.
It also looks at the responsibilities, policies and procedures and the well-being of children with epilepsy. This online epilepsy course is split into 5 sections and includes a step-by-step guide of what to do and what not to do when a child is having a seizure, making it easier to digest and follow.
This Epilepsy Training for Carers & Schools Programme is part of our series for schools about looking after children with health conditions. You might also require, or be interested in, our Children with Allergies Training, Children with Asthma Training and/or our Diabetes Training for Schools.
Are you an IIRSM member? Enjoy a 10% discount on all of our IIRSM Approved courses!
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Each of our courses ends with a multiple-choice test to measure your knowledge of the material.
This Epilepsy Training for Schools & Carers course concludes with a 15 question multiple choice test with a printable certificate. In addition, brief in-course questionnaires guide the user through the sections of the training and are designed to reinforce learning and ensure maximum user engagement throughout.
As well as printable user certificates, training progress and results are all stored centrally in your LMS (Learning Management System) and can be accessed any time to reprint certificates, check and set pass marks and act as proof of a commitment to ongoing legal compliance.
What does my certificate include?
Your Epilepsy Training Certificate includes your name, company name (if applicable), name of course taken, pass percentage, completion date, expiry date and stamps of approval or accreditations by recognised authorities.
Please note if you are using our course content via SCORM in a third party LMS then we are unable to provide certificates and you will need to generate these in your host LMS yourself.
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A very comprehensive guide to epilepsy.
A very useful overview of epilepsy, think that it went into a bit too much detail of the different types and their technical names but otherwise a very good course.
Helpful and interesting courses
This user gave this course a rating of 5/5 stars
Descriptions and definitions of seizure types have changed over the years- this course is informative easy to remember and concise enough that the learner stays enthusiastic about learning about it.
I appreciated the no nonsense presentation of the course, also the clarity of the explanations of different types of seizures . The naming of which has changed over the years, and it was good to have an informative, concisely put refresherupdate about this. I also felt that the information given highlighted what is particularly important to know when dealing with any individuals with Epilepsy, in a non scary way. ..You'd know exactly what you needed to do even if supporting someone for the first time ever after this course. It was also very relevant for someone working in a SEN school.
Easy, good pace and educational
This user gave this course a rating of 5/5 stars
Easy to follow and relevant
The test was easy to follow and all the information was relevant . The language was clear and not ambigous
It’s interesting
It’s always so beneficial to recognise the signs of a child having a seizure and knowing what to do in that situation. Always stay calm and don’t panic , always if you can reassure the child if at all possible. I always enjoy learning about epilepsy because I’ve gone through it myself and know what it is like.
Informative and well structured training
Enjoyed the module and
Great course straight to the point.
The videos were very concise and to be able to repeat the video was very helpful for making notes. I thought the content of the course was well packed with excellent information on Epilepsy.
Why is this training important?
Compliance
It’s important that you comply with the law and know the ways in which it affects you and the way you work.
On 1st September 2014, a new duty came into force under Section 100 of the Children and Families Act 2014, for governing bodies of maintained schools, proprietors of academies and management committees of PRUs, to make arrangements for supporting pupils at their school with medical conditions.
This requires that pupils at school with medical conditions should be properly supported so that they have full access to education, including school trips and physical education.
Governing bodies must ensure that arrangements are in place in schools to support pupils at school with medical conditions. And that school leaders consult health and social care professionals, pupils and parents to ensure the needs of children with medical conditions are properly understood and supported.
The Gov.uk website states that:
It’s against the law for a school or other education provider to treat disabled students unfavourably. This includes:
– Direct discrimination, for example refusing admission to a student because of disability
– Indirect discrimination, for example only providing application forms in one format that may not be accessible
– Discrimination arising from a disability
– Victimisation, for example suspending a disabled student because they’ve complained about harassment
