SEND - Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

Seizure Smart Epilepsy

Epilepsy affects around 1 in 100 people and can cause different types of seizures, some of which are not immediately obvious. Knowing how to recognise the signs and respond calmly can help protect the person’s safety and ensure they receive the right care. This course explains what epilepsy is, the different types of seizures, and the first aid steps to take during and after a seizure, giving you the confidence to respond appropriately.

Learning outcomes:

Describe what epilepsy is, so you can increase understanding of the condition

Recognise the signs and symptoms of a seizure to provide appropriate support

Identify the actions to take during and after a seizure to help protect the person’s safety

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What you will learn

Who is this course for

Do you know how to recognise a seizure? Or whether the condition can be managed with epilepsy medication? This course will help you understand what epilepsy is, what an epileptic seizure looks like, and the key steps to help you respond with confidence if it happens.

This course is useful for anyone who works with children in a school setting and beyond. These skills are transferable from the classroom to the dining hall and anywhere else. It’ll help you respond safely if someone has a seizure.

Why choose iAM Compliant

Peace of mind with testing

This course also has an assessment at the end which allows learners to test their understanding and helps businesses demonstrate a level of competence in the topic.

Accessibility

Everyone has the right to learn and learner need can vary depending on environment or disabilities. To support this diversity, we provide transcripts so people have text options for media, alongside subtitles for all videos.