This Epilepsy Awareness and Administration of Emergency Medications Training is aimed at those working with persons diagnosed with Epilepsy who have been prescribed medications for administration during seizure activity. Examples of people who attend this training are healthcare workers, education staff, bus escorts, employers or employees who work alongside a person with epilepsy, community workers in both private and voluntary sectors and facilitators of extra-curricular activities in the community.
In these professions, it can be common to be caring for or supporting a person with epilepsy and the aim of this training is to ensure that the professionals in attendance develop a greater understanding of epilepsy and know how to correctly administer Emergency Medications.
Epilepsy Awareness Training Content:
Part One – Epilepsy Awareness:
- What is Epilepsy?
- Causes of Epilepsy
- Diagnosis of epilepsy
- Treatment options
- Types of seizures
- Seizure triggers
- When to call an ambulance
- SUDEP
- Recording seizures
- Epilepsy Care Plan
Part Two – Emergency Medications:
- How it works
- Indications for use
- How is it given
- Using pre-filled syringes
- Potential side effects
- Practical demonstration
- Evaluation and Close
Duration:
3 – 3.5 hours
Maximum Participants:
10 participants per course
Epilepsy Awareness Training Assessment & Certification:
Assessment:
Learner skill and knowledge will be continually assessed throughout the duration of the course.
In addition Learners will complete:
- A Multiple Choice Questionnaire
- A Practical assessment of medication administration
Certification:
Upon successful completion of this course participants will receive a certificate issued by Donegal Safety Services which is valid for 2 years.
To maintain your qualification this course must be repeated after two years from the date of completion.
Book your course today by calling us on 0874170941, emailing us on info@donegalsafetyservices.ie or alternatively please complete our contact form by clicking here.
Additional First Aid Training:
If you need any other First Aid training we offer a full range of options, including:
- IHF Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Cardiac First Response
- First Aid Response
- Basic/Emergency First Aid
- Parent First Aid
- Student First Aid
Epilepsy Ireland offer some great information on Epilepsy, visit their website for further information.
We look forward to hearing from you.