Epilepsy and Rescue Medication
Who is it aimed at?
Social Care staff who work with and support those with Epilepsy
What are the objectives?
This course will cover theory only, relating to
- What epilepsy is
- Causes of Epilepsy
- Clinical diagnosis and seizure classifications
- Treatment options
- Lifestyle choices and risk assessment
- Basic first aid
- Emergency situations: Status Epilepticus, SUDEP and Rescue medications.
How will it make a difference?
Administration of emergency/rescue medication is person centred and should always be supported by an epilepsy rescue plan for any individual requiring rescue medication.
Duration:
One Day
Cost:
Free of charge
How to apply:
Please apply through Thinqi Sirgar.
Please note - This course is only for CCC staff.
Partners, agency staff or people who do not work for the Council but meet the eligibility criteria to attend this course should complete this application form.
If you need any assistance or have a query, please email: learninganddevelopment@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
Find out more information on how to make and manage your application if you are a council employee or visit this page if you do not directly work for us. It is important that you complete the correct online application form, if you need any assistance or have a query please email the Learning & Development Team.