Learning Objectives

To enable workers to provide epilepsy and seizure support

Course Format

3 hour face-to-face workshop with knowledge and skills assessment

Course Structure

• NDIS Code of Conduct and Practice Standards
  
• Scope of support worker responsibilities including supervision and delegation arrangements
  
• Roles of key health professionals involved in epilepsy and seizure management
  
• Common types, symptoms, and patterns of seizures
• Common triggers or conditions that can increase risk of seizures
• Potential risks and impact of epilepsy and seizures
• Types and function of common seizure monitors and wearable technology
• Common medication used to manage seizures, related contraindications and side effects
• Observation parameters to identify early indicators of seizure onset, monitor seizures and observe following a seizures
• Handling, storing, administering and recording use of post-seizure related medication
• Practical refresher and hands on practice in simulated environment:
• Checking and clearing airways
  
• Administer CPR and Basic Life Support
  
• Placing a person in a recovery position
  
• When and how to involve or get advice/ request review from the appropriate health practitioner
• Documentation, consent, privacy, confidentiality and incident reporting
  

Certificate

Statement of competence valid for 1 year