Our Epilepsy Awareness Training course is designed to equip care staff with the essential knowledge and skills to provide safe, person-centred support to individuals with epilepsy. This comprehensive face-to-face training focuses on understanding epilepsy, identifying seizure types, and developing an awareness of rescue medication.
This course is ideal for care staff in residential, supported living, or day service settings who are responsible for supporting individuals with epilepsy and wish to deepen their understanding of this condition.
Course Description
Our Epilepsy Awareness Training course provides care staff with the foundational knowledge and practical strategies required to support individuals with epilepsy confidently and effectively. By completing this course, your staff will learn to:
- Recognise Causes and Syndromes of Epilepsy
Understand the four main reasons people develop epilepsy and name five syndromes associated with the condition, helping staff better comprehend individual needs. - Understand Types, Causes, and Triggers of Epilepsy
Learn to identify different types of epilepsy, their causes, and common triggers, enabling proactive and preventative care. - Identify Seizure Types and Classifications
Develop the ability to describe two seizure types and provide examples of seizure classifications, ensuring accurate identification and response. - Understand Relevant Legislation and Guidelines
Gain insight into the laws, policies, and guidelines that govern epilepsy care, ensuring compliance with best practices and regulatory standards. - Explore Available Treatment Options
Familiarise staff with the various treatment approaches, including medication, lifestyle changes, and other interventions, to provide informed support. - Develop Awareness of Rescue Medication
Identify two types of rescue medication, understand their purposes, and learn the essential knowledge required for their safe administration. - Record and Report Seizure Activity
Learn what to record before, during, and after a seizure to ensure thorough documentation and communication with relevant professionals. - Maintain Dignity and Respect
Understand the importance of maintaining an individual’s dignity and respect when providing care, particularly during and after seizures.
Compliance and Quality Assurance
Our Epilepsy Awareness Training course is developed in line with recognised frameworks to ensure the highest standards of care, professionalism, and compliance. For this course, we align with the following frameworks:
- Care Quality Commission (CQC) Single Assessment Framework
This framework ensures that our training supports safe, effective, and person-centred care while promoting best practices and regulatory compliance. It reflects our commitment to helping your organisation meet CQC standards and maintain credibility in care delivery. Learn more (opens in a new tab). - Core Capabilities Framework for Supporting People with a Learning Disability
We integrate the principles of this framework to equip care staff with the skills to meet the needs of individuals with learning disabilities. This ensures compassionate and person-centred approaches that foster inclusion, independence, and improved quality of life. Learn More (opens in a new tab). - Core Capabilities Framework for Supporting Autistic People
Our training incorporates this framework to help care staff deliver respectful, effective, and tailored support to autistic individuals. By focusing on strengths-based care, we promote wellbeing, autonomy, and inclusion for those on the autism spectrum. Learn more (opens in a new tab).
Why Compliance and Quality matter:
- Compliance with Regulatory Standards: Training content is developed in line with CQC and other relevant frameworks, helping your organisation maintain compliance and demonstrate excellence.
- Promoting Best Practices: Framework-aligned training ensures your team applies evidence-based methods, fostering a culture of professionalism and respect.
- Continuous Improvement: We embrace the principles of continuous improvement encouraged by these frameworks, incorporating them into our training to promote reflective practice and ongoing development.
Delivery of the Training
This course will be delivered by an expert trainer in this field at a date and time of your choosing. Training can be hosted at our own premises, which can comfortably accommodate up to 12 individuals, or at your own premises if feasible and required. We are flexible on start times to help accommodate all shift patterns, including evenings and weekends.
Customisation and Relevance: We can adapt the content of this training to include your organisation’s core values, mission, policies, and procedures. By incorporating examples of documents used within your organisation, we ensure that the training is relevant and clear to your staff.
Expertise and Support: Delivered by expert trainers with extensive experience in the field, our courses provide comprehensive knowledge and skills to your team. To help your team stay updated and compliant, we can provide additional refresher courses designed to ensure that staff remain proficient in best practices. These refresher courses can be scheduled as needed to maintain high standards of care.
Please use our enquiry form or contact us by telephone if you have any queries about this training course or would like to express an interest to schedule your training. A member of our team will be happy to answer any questions.
Course Materials and Certification
All course materials will be provided, and refreshments are included. Certificates will be issued upon completion of the course, and you will receive copies of completed evaluation forms for your records.
Our Facilities
- Disability access building
- Ground flood training facilities (at request)
- Comfortable classroom lecture/study environment
- Toilet & Washrooms inc. disabled access
- Refreshments provided
- Location: Our training centre is based in Middleton, Manchester, UK. For precise directions, click here to view us on Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
Pricing and Duration
- Time required: Half a day
- Accommodates: Up to 12 people
- Price: £275
Suggested Refresher Frequency
To ensure ongoing competence and performance:
- Monitor and assess staff performance regularly.
- Evaluate knowledge and practical competency at least annually, particularly regarding the administration of rescue medication.
- Provide refresher training and development opportunities every two years or sooner if required.
Benefits of Our Training
Why Choose Us?
- Expert Trainers: Learn from experienced professionals who are passionate about care.
- Comprehensive Content: Our training covers all essential aspects of each topic, ensuring your staff are well-prepared to provide high-quality care and support in their specific area of practice.
- Quality Assurance: Our courses meet the highest standards, ensuring compliance with all relevant frameworks, guidelines, and legislation specific to each course, including Skills for Care recommendations and CQC standards.
- Flexible Delivery: Choose from face-to-face sessions at our training centre or your premises, with training available at times to suit all shift patterns.
- Customisable Training: Tailor the course to reflect your organisation’s unique values and requirements.
- Refresher Courses: We offer refresher courses to keep your team proficient in up-to-date and best practices.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- What is Epilepsy Awareness Training, and why is it important?
This training equips care staff with the knowledge and skills to provide safe, person-centred support to individuals with epilepsy. It covers essential topics such as understanding epilepsy, identifying seizure types, recognising triggers, and developing awareness of rescue medication to ensure effective and compassionate care.
- Who should take the Epilepsy Awareness Training course?
The course is ideal for care staff working in residential, supported living, or day service settings who are responsible for supporting individuals with epilepsy and wish to deepen their understanding of the condition.
- What will I learn in the Epilepsy Awareness Training course?
Participants will learn about the causes and syndromes of epilepsy, seizure types and classifications, relevant legislation and guidelines, treatment options, and rescue medication. Additionally, the course covers recording and reporting seizure activity and maintaining dignity and respect when providing care.
- How long is the Epilepsy Awareness Training course?
The course is delivered over half a day, providing focused and practical training to fit within busy schedules.
- Can the Epilepsy Awareness Training be customised for our organisation?
Yes, we can tailor the course to include your organisation’s values, mission, policies, and procedures, ensuring relevance to your team’s needs.
- Do you offer refresher training for this course?
Yes, we recommend refresher training every two years, especially to maintain competency in the administration of rescue medication. Additional learning opportunities can be scheduled as needed to ensure your staff remain proficient.
- Where is the training delivered?
Training can be conducted at our premises in Middleton, Manchester, which accommodates up to 12 participants, or at your own premises if required. We offer flexible start times to suit all shift patterns.
- What is the maximum number of participants in a training session?
Our face-to-face sessions can accommodate up to 12 participants, ensuring an interactive and supportive learning environment.
- Will I receive a certificate upon completion?
Yes, all participants receive a certificate after completing the course, demonstrating their knowledge and commitment to high-quality epilepsy care.
- How often should staff refresh their Epilepsy Awareness training?
We recommend refreshing the training every two years or sooner if required, particularly regarding the safe administration of rescue medication and other practical competencies.
Enquiry Form
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