TCR Training

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Suitable for:
All staff/support workers/carers who work with service users with Epilepsy.

Aims:
The course aims to help delegates gain a broader understanding of epilepsy in order to provide an effective service to people who may have this condition.

By the end of the course, delegates will:

• have defined what epilepsy is, and listed the different types of epilepsy and types of seizures
• have discussed the cycle of emotional and psychological stages that individuals go through, in order for you to provide the right support to them
• have discussed steps to take in responding if someone is having a seizure
• Be able to state some of the neurological implications of anti-epileptic medication

Content:

• definition and causes of epilepsy
• forms of epilepsy including types, diagnosis and testing
• classification of seizures
• possible triggers of seizures
• how to respond during a seizure
• anti-epileptic medication and neurological implications
• invasive medication good practice and registration requirements
• methods of treatment
• problems arising as  a result of seizures
• recording
• discuss alternative and complementary therapies
• Looked at the prevalence of Epilepsy and people who have a learning disability
• Looked at the social impact and consequences of epilepsy on those who have the condition
• Looked at your own Duty of Care in relation to support of those people with epilepsy - good practice in care homes
• Risk assessments and risk management - experience in the community

Max Nos: 16

Duration: 1 Day

Contact TCR for further information and quote price code: C