Epilepsy Awareness for Schools & Carers
This awareness course explains what epilepsy is, the main types of seizure and common triggers. It covers seizure first aid, when to call 999, the role of emergency rescue medication and care plans, how to record seizures, and how to include people with epilepsy safely. It does not replace practical training, competency assessment or the person's own care plan.
- Modules
- 4
- Duration
- About 40 minutes
- Pass mark
- 80%
- Assessment
- 10 questions from a bank of 16
Learning outcomes
- ✓Explain what epilepsy is and describe the main types of seizure.
- ✓Identify common seizure triggers and how they can be reduced.
- ✓Describe safe first aid for tonic-clonic and other seizures.
- ✓Recognise when to call 999 and the role of rescue medication and care plans.
- ✓Record seizures accurately and support the safe inclusion of people with epilepsy.
Course contents
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Module 1: Understanding Epilepsy
Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Module 2: Types of Seizure and Triggers
Video (5 scenes) · 2 lessons · 3 practice questions
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Module 3: Seizure First Aid and Emergencies
Video (5 scenes) · 2 lessons · 3 practice questions
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Module 4: Recording, Inclusion and Safety
Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Final assessment & certificate