Epilepsy First Aid Course

Course Content

What you will cover

Topic 1: Welcome & Introduction

  • Welcome and course disclaimer
  • How to use this course
  • Course aim and learning outcomes

Topic 2: Understanding Epilepsy and Seizures

  • What epilepsy and seizures are
  • Types, signs, stages, triggers, causes, diagnosis, and IHPs

Topic 3: First Aid Actions

  • During and after a seizure
  • Recovery position
  • When to call 999

Topic 4: Practical Scenarios

  • Tonic-clonic seizure at work
  • Focal seizure in public
  • Absence seizure in school

Topic 5: Course Conclusion

  • Key takeaways
  • Course complete
  • Next step and final assessment

Final Assessment

10 questions. A minimum score of 80% is required to pass.

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