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Epilepsy course


This epilepsy course is elearning and available through the Care Academy. It aims to increase your knowledge of the health condition.

Who the course is for

This elearning course is for all health and social care staff especially those working with individuals who have a diagnosis of epilepsy.

Learning method

The course is an elearning course and will take approximately 60 minutes to complete, you must complete all sections of the course in order to access the test. 

What you will learn

The course will help you:

  • Define the meaning of epilepsy.
  • Outline the causes of epilepsy.
  • Recall treatment options for epilepsy.
  • Recall the different types of seizures.
  • Know common seizure triggers.
  • Identify risks associated with epilepsy.
  • Provide First Aid for an individual experiencing a seizure.

Course benefits

By completing this course, you will understand what to consider when supporting an individual with epilepsy including liaison with other professionals and an epilepsy care plan.

This course is delivered via elearning which can be completed at a convenient time for you.

How to book

Apply for the Epilepsy Awareness course

Care Academy Care Academy - mobile version

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