The course is informed by Person Centred principles, the Epilepsy Risk Awareness Checklist (RCN), NICE clinical guideline 137. |
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| The course is informed by
and provides some underpinning knowledge for NHS KSF: Core 3.2, HWB 2.2, 4.2, 5.2, 6.2 CIS: 7.1, 7.2, 7.4, 7.5, 8.2.1, 8.4.2 QCF: HSC026, 027, 2004, 2028 |
The course is designed for
all Health & Social Care workers at all levels in all settings. The course will assist the organisation to deliver CQC Outcome 1, 2 & 4. |
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Learning outcomes By the end of the course learners should understand: • What is Epilepsy and the different types of Epilepsy • What is a seizure and the different types of seizure • What ‘causes’ Epilepsy (Epilepsy and Diagnosis) • The relationship between Epilepsy and Learning Disabilities • Possible triggers of seizures and warning signs indicating that a seizure is imminent (aura) • What happens during a seizure and risks presented during seizures (Health and Safety issues) • Assessing risk and planning for the management of risk • How to respond during a seizure, including medical response if necessary • Why it is important to record details of the seizure: changes that affect risk, information for doctors • What to record: Time, Duration, Context, Severity, Changes etc. • The use of medication and Anti-epileptic medication and any neurological implications • The experience of the individual-what might it be like having Epilepsy e.g. coming to terms with lifelong medication dependency • How life and personality might have been shaped by the condition and may impact on self confidence, motivation etc. • Stigmatisation and helping the person to overcome external negative experiences as well as internalised feelings and thus grow and develop • Understand your duty of care in supporting a person who has Epilepsy • Available resources and help |
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| Training methods utilised include Tutor presentations, PowerPoint, Large & small Group Work, Handouts, Exercises and Quiz, Chalk & Talk. | ||||
