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A Level 3 short course on recognising seizure types, administering emergency medication, and providing safe first aid for individuals with epilepsy.
Our Epilepsy Awareness Course is a Level 3 short course that equips care workers and support staff with the knowledge and practical skills to support individuals with epilepsy safely and confidently. The course covers seizure types and triggers, emergency medication administration (including buccal midazolam and rectal diazepam), first aid during and after a seizure, and the importance of person-centred epilepsy management plans. Grounded in the social model of care and human rights-based practice, the training promotes dignity, independence, and informed choice for people living with epilepsy.
Key topics and learning outcomes for this course.
What epilepsy is, its causes, and how it affects the brain and nervous system.
Recognising focal and generalised seizures, absence seizures, and status epilepticus; identifying common triggers.
Administering buccal midazolam and rectal diazepam safely, including indications, contraindications, and post-administration monitoring.
Safe positioning, protecting the person during a seizure, knowing when to call emergency services, and post-ictal care.
Understanding and implementing individual epilepsy management plans, including risk assessment and lifestyle considerations.
Promoting dignity, independence, and informed choice; supporting individuals to manage their condition and live full lives.
Everything you need to know about the training.
| Duration | One day (6 hours) |
| Delivery Method | Face to face at our Cheadle Training Centre, at your premises, or online via Zoom |
| Assessment | Ongoing assessment throughout the session; no formal exam |
| Certification | Level 3 certificate of completion and RQF credit certificate from an Ofqual recognised awarding body |
| Refresher | Refresher recommended every 2 to 3 years |
| Price | From £75 per person (group discounts available for 5 or more learners) |
| Synergy Member Price | From £68 per person |
| Booking | Book This Course |
Choose the delivery method that works best for your team.
Attend our training centre in Cheadle, Staffordshire. All training materials provided. Ideal for individual learners and small groups.
We deliver the full course at your workplace, tailored to your care setting. We bring all required materials. Ideal for groups of 5 or more.
Live trainer-led sessions via Zoom for theory-based learning. Flexible for shift workers and remote teams. Practical assessment arranged separately where required.
Book your place on an upcoming session. Spaces are limited.
Don't see a suitable date? Contact us to arrange on-site training at your premises.
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