Epilepsy Awareness
Working with those with epilepsy can be a challenging and complex task. It is vital for the safety of those you care for that you fully understand the meaning, causes and triggers of epilepsy and seizures. This training is vital to the physical safety of those you care for.
Description
Epilepsy is a common condition that affects the brain and causes frequent seizures.
Seizures are bursts of electrical activity in the brain that temporarily affect how it works. They can cause a wide range of symptoms.
Epilepsy can start at any age but usually starts either in childhood or in people over 60. It's often lifelong but can sometimes get slowly better over time.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Describe what epilepsy is
- Understand the different types of seizures
- Understand how to administer first aid for a seizure
- Understand how to do a primary survey
- Identify and understand the recovery position