Overview
This Train the Trainer course provides delegates with the knowledge and skillset required to deliver engaging and informative Epilepsy Awareness training to other members of staff. Delegates will learn about signs, symptoms and types of seizures, as well as how to act accordingly in response to them. They will also acquire and develop an understanding of a range of delivery and teaching methods in order to provide successful in-house training. The training is designed for both professionals working within the care sector, and those caring for an individual with this condition.
Course Outline
Covered Topics:
- What is epilepsy?
- How the brain works
- Links between learning disabilities and epilepsy
- Causes and triggers
- Seizure types
- Generalised seizures
- Focal/partial seizures
- Living with seizures
- Diagnosis and recording
- Correct response and treatment
- Diazepam and Midazolam
- S.U.D.E.P
- Ensuring safety
- Care planning
Train the Trainer Elements:
- Teaching methods and learning styles.
- How individuals learn and keep information.
- Feeding back productively.
- Evaluating.
- Icebreakers.
- Presenting information.
- ‘Do’s and don’ts’.
Course Assessment
This Epilepsy Train the Trainer course takes 1 day to complete. Delegates will be expected to engage in several involved group activities and, during the teaching part, will be evaluated on their knowledge and ability to train others.
Cost
Our courses are competitively priced and we aim to beat any equivalent training quote.
Important Information
- We will come to you to undertake the training.
- The training environment will need to be quiet and undisturbed.
- Staff will need to give the course their full attention and should not be on duty.
- Staff attending should be present for the whole session.
