Epilepsy Essentials
A focused introduction to epilepsy for support workers — covering seizure types, first aid responses, management plans, and duty of care.
- Duration: 2 hours
- Mode: Online & In-Person
- Level: All levels
- Certificate included
About This Course
This course provides disability and aged care support workers with foundational knowledge to support clients living with epilepsy. It covers seizure recognition, first aid response, water safety, duty of care, and the use of Epilepsy Management Plans. Ideal for teams who need essential epilepsy awareness without the advanced Midazolam administration content.
What You'll Learn
Who Is This Course For?
New and existing disability and aged care support workers seeking a foundational understanding of epilepsy and seizure first aid.
What's Included
- ✓ Worker responsibilities in epilepsy support
- ✓ What is epilepsy?
- ✓ Types of seizures
- ✓ Aura and triggers
- ✓ Status Epilepticus — recognition
- ✓ Seizure first aid
- ✓ Midazolam awareness
- ✓ Water safety
- ✓ Duty of care
- ✓ Record keeping
- ✓ Using an Epilepsy Management Plan
- ✓ Practical demonstration
Delivery & Format
Available Sessions
Choose a date that works for you. All sessions are small-group, facilitator-led workshops.