Health and Social Care
Epilepsy Awareness
A comprehensive three-hour course for healthcare and support workers in Scotland. Covering the causes and types of epilepsy, how to recognise and respond to seizures safely, medication awareness, and a person-centred approach to supporting individuals living with the condition.
Duration
3 Hours
3 hour session covering epilepsy awareness
Format
In person
Face-to-face classroom training
Location
Onsite
At our training facility in Dumfries
Certificate
Valid For 3 Years
CTC certified
How the course runs
- Understanding epilepsy, causes & types
The session opens with a thorough grounding in what epilepsy is. Covering the neurological basis of the condition, its prevalence, the range of causes (genetic, structural, metabolic, and unknown), and the key distinctions between different seizure types and epilepsy syndromes. - Recognising seizures, signs, triggers & auras
Participants learn to identify the signs of different seizure types, from tonic-clonic to absence seizures and explore the role of triggers and auras. Case studies are used to make recognition skills practical and memorable for use in real care settings. - Responding to seizures, dos, don'ts & safety
This is the most practically focused section. Participants work through exactly what to do and critically, what not to do during a seizure, including safe positioning, timing, when to call emergency services, and how to document and report what happened. - Anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) & severe epilepsy
An overview of how anti-epileptic medications work, common AEDs and their side effects, the importance of adherence, and the additional considerations involved in supporting individuals with severe or complex epilepsy, including SUDEP awareness. - Person-centred approach & safety planning
The session closes by bringing everything together through a person-centred lens. Exploring how to support individuals' independence, dignity, and quality of life alongside their epilepsy management, and the role of individual care and safety plans. - Assessment, Q&A and certification
Continuous assessment runs throughout the day. The course closes with an open Q&A and knowledge evaluation. Participants who complete all assessments successfully receive their certification.
What you'll learn
✓ Gain a thorough understanding of epilepsy as a neurological condition
✓ Explore the range of causes behind epilepsy diagnosis
✓ Differentiate between the main types of epilepsy and seizure presentations
✓ Recognise the signs and stages of an epileptic episode
✓ Understand triggers and auras and how they effect individuals diffrently
✓ Gain insight into anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) and their role in managment
✓ Apply appropriate safety precautions in epilepsy care enviroments
✓ Know the dos and don'ts during a seizure, and when to call for help
✓ Understand the additional considerations in severe complex epilepsy
✓ Apply a person centred approach to supporting individuals with epilepsy
Before you arrive
Wear comfortable clothing and suitable footwear.
Certificate
CTC Certified for 3 years
Assessed through practical demonstrations and knowledge checks throughout the course. Successful completion earns a certificate valid for 3 years, and the training can be recorded as part of your SSSC Continuous Professional Learning (CPL). Renew through further training when your certificate expires.
Where it takes place
Training can be delivered at our Dumfries training facility or onsite at your organisation’s premises, with sessions available for up to 8 delegates.
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