Epilepsy Awareness and Rescue Medication

Qualification JD Own Certificate

Duration 1 Day

Maximum Attendees 12 People

Cost Per Course £360

Cost Per Person £60

Course Contents

• What is epilepsy?
• The effects epilepsy has on the body
• Awareness of different types of seizures
• How to support a person during a epileptic seizure
• Awareness of epileptic medication
• Understanding Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) therapy
• Other treatments available e.g. surgery, ketogenic diet
• How to recognise an epileptic emergency and how to deal with it appropriately including when to call the emergency services
• Understanding and demonstrating the correct use of emergency medication (buccal midazolam, epistatus) as per JEC guidelines (Joint Epilepsy Council)

Accrediated Qualification

JD Own Certificate