Epilepsy Awareness

Upon completion of this course, learners will have knowledge of epilepsy and what can trigger it, as well as recognising how to provide support to someone with epilepsy. 

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  • 4 hours

    Video duration

  • 27 hours

    Course duration

  • 4 Ebooks

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    All about this course

    During this course, we will explore Epilepsy as a neurological condition in depth including the types of seizures and triggers which may affect an individual. The course will also explore the law regarding epilepsy and those who suffer from it. Finally, it will look at the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy, and the support available, epilepsy organisations and charities will be listed as useful aids for further information.

    This course will explain what epilepsy is and how it may occur in individuals. The effect of epilepsy on adults and children will be looked at individually. It will also touch upon the types of seizures that are most common and begin to outline what signs and symptoms may be seen during a seizure. You will also look at epileptic seizures in more depth. It will highlight the different types of seizures you may encounter, and how to respond accordingly. This will include information on when to seek emergency assistance. The unit will outline what may trigger an epileptic seizure and what types of epilepsy this may relate to. Finally, the unit will explore how an epileptic seizure impacts the body and how this may impact the person physiologically.

    You will also will explore the law relating to epilepsy and those who suffer from epilepsy. Laws such as those relating to employment and driving will be explored. The unit will then look at how epilepsy can affect an individual’s life and wellbeing, and how this impact may be minimised. The unit will then explore how the risk of epileptic seizures may be reduced and therefore the impact of epilepsy lessened.

    Finally at the end of the course you will explore the process of diagnosis for epilepsy and how this is made. Treatment options for both adults and children will be outlined as well as further practical support available such as free public transport. The unit will then provide the details for charities and support relating to epilepsy and the individuals it affects.

    In order to complete the course, you must achieve 80% or more in the final multiple choice quiz.

    You will earn 3 CPD points on completion of the course, this course will take around 3 hours to complete and the certificate will last for two years.

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    Complete the online multiple choice assessment as many times as you need to passUnits covered

    Units covered

    Unit 1 – Introduction to epilepsy –     In the first unit of our epilepsy awareness curse you will gain a greater understanding of what epilepsy is and how it can affect both adults and children. You will learn what can cause children and adults epilepsy and how they differ from each other. You will also consider what a seizure is and how it can present physically. t
    Unit 2 – The different types of epileptic seizures – In the second unit you will gain greater knowledge on seizures and how you can help if you witness a seizure. You will learn how long seizures can last, what may trigger a seizure and how epileptic seizures can impact the body.
    Unit 3 – The law relating to epilepsy – In the third unit you will focus on what laws relate to epilepsy, including ones that relate to the employment of those who have epilepsy and those that relate to driving and epilepsy, a case study is also included in this unit. You will also consider how those with epilepsy can minimise the risk of a seizure and lower the impact of epilepsy on their lives.
    Unit 4 – Diagnosis and Treatment – In the final unit of the epilepsy awareness course you will look at the process of diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy. You will explore the different type of epileptic medication for adults and children and the potential impacts of treatment. You will finish the unit off by looking at what support an individual with epilepsy and those that may care for them can access.

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