Clinical, Face to Face, Health and Social Care
Epilepsy Management Refresher – Group Booking
£495.00
Introduction
Our Epilepsy Refresher course guarantees that trainees will have full, up-to-date compliance with ILAE and ENSA guidelines between the full competency course every 24 months. Upon course completion, trainees will be fully certificated in epilepsy training for a maximum 12-month period, after which course reattendance will be required for compliance.
Learning Outcomes
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- To learn about the epidemiology and aetiology (causes) of epilepsy and why it occurs at a significantly higher rate in individuals living with LD.
- To understand the medical definition of “epilepsy”, what we mean by “seizures”, and what might trigger them.
- To recognise the diagnostic process for epilepsy and how this may differ amongst individuals living with LD.
- To understand how different types of seizures affect people, how they present themselves, and what management and first aid we must provide.
- To appreciate the social, physical and mental impact of living with epilepsy.
- To understand the importance of effective recording, risk management and identification of support needs.
- To refresh confidence with using recording charts, protocols and treatment plans.
- To recognise the available treatment options for epilepsy, with a focus on anti-epileptic medication and possible adverse reactions.
