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Epilepsy Awareness
When introducing epilepsy, we must first recognise
that there are around 40 different types of seizures.
Statistics show that one in five people will have a
seizure at some time in their life although only
some of these will be caused by epilepsy. Epilepsy
is a neurological condition that affects the brain
and the nervous system and is covered by the
Equality Act 2010. The condition can affect people
for only a portion of their life or it can be lifelong. Because of the varied
nature of the condition an awareness of epilepsy and the actions you
can take if you are present during a seizure is incredibly useful for
those who work in health and social care.
This course will give you an overview of epilepsy. It lists the methods of
diagnosis, what a seizure is and how the brain can be affected. It will
introduce some possible seizure triggers and describe what to do when
someone has a seizure. It will also discuss some of the treatments
offered to people with epilepsy and provide practical advice on what
you can do if you witness someone having a seizure.
This course will cover the following modules:
Module Number
1
2
3
Module Name
What is Epilepsy?
Types of Seizure
What to do
Approved by: CPD
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass Required: 70%
Cost: £25.00 + VAT
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