Course Content
Topic 1: Welcome & Introduction
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Lesson 1.1: Welcome and Course Disclaimer
Lesson 1.2: How to Use This Course
Lesson 1.3: Course Aim & Learning Outcomes
Topic 2: Understanding Epilepsy and Seizures
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Lesson 2.1: What Is Epilepsy?
Lesson 2.2: What is a Seizure?
Lesson 2.3: Different Types of Seizures
Lesson 2.4: Recognizing the Signs of a Seizure
Lesson 2.5: Status Epilepticus
Lesson 2.6: The Stages of a Seizure
Lesson 2.7: Triggers and Risk Factors
Lesson 2.8: Causes and Diagnosis
Lesson 2.9: Individual Healthcare Plans (IHPs)
Topic 3: First Aid Actions
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Lesson 3.1: First Aid During a Seizure
Lesson 3.2: What To Do During a Seizure: Step by Step
Lesson 3.3: First Aid After a Seizure
Lesson 3.4: The Recovery Position: Step-by-Step
Lesson 3.5: Recovery & Ongoing Support
Lesson 3.6: When to Call 999
Topic 4: Practical Scenarios
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Lesson 4.1: Practical Scenarios: Applying What You Have Learned
Lesson 4.2: Practical Scenario 1: Tonic-Clonic Seizure in the Workplace
Lesson 4.3: Practical Scenario 2: Focal Seizure in a Public Setting
Lesson 4.4: Practical Scenario 3: Absence Seizure in a School Setting
Topic 5: Course Conclusion
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Lesson 5.1: Key Takeaways
Lesson 5.3: Course Complete!
Lesson 5.2: Next Step & Final Assessment
Final Assessment
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When to Call 999

Call 999 immediately if:

  • The seizure lasts longer than 5 minutes
  • One seizure follows another without recovery
  • The person has difficulty breathing
  • The seizure occurs in water
  • The person is injured
  • The person is pregnant
  • This is their first known seizure
  • They do not return to their usual level of awareness

 

Note:

If you are unsure, it is always safer to seek medical assistance

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