Overview:

A look at Epilepsy and what it means to the sufferer and the carer. A chance to explore the specific difficulties and long term complications associated and coping strategies for carers.
The course also emphasises how healthy living and lifestyle impact on the sufferer and management of the condition.

Aimed at:

" Care workers
" Risk Assessors
" Supervisors

Tutor: Lin Talbot Duration: Half day

Course outline: " Welcome and Introductions

" What is Epilepsy?
" Causes
" Seizure Types
" Primary Generalised Seizures
" Partial Seizures
" Status Epilepticus
" Living with Seizures
" Diagnosis
" Recording Seizures
" What to do
" First Aid
" Treatments
" Epilepsy and safety - living with the condition
" Photosensitivity
" Evaluations and close