Epilepsy Awareness
Epilepsy Awareness Online Course
Course contents
Introduction
Topics and Learning Objectives
Defining Epilepsy Learning Objectives
What is Epilepsy?
What is a Seizure?
What is Happening in the Brain?
Defining Epilepsy Quiz
Types of Seizures Learning Objectives
Types of Seizures
Tonic-Clonic
Absence
Myclonic
Clonic
Tonic
Atonic
Types of Seizures Quiz
Managing a Seizure Learning Objectives
The Stages of a Seizure
What is an Aura?
Managing a Tonic-Clonic Seizure
Seizures Dos and Don'ts
After the Seizure
The Recovery Position
Managing an Absence Seizure
Managing Other Seizures
Managing a Seizure Quiz
Getting Urgent Help Learning Objectives
When to Call 999
Status Epilepticus
Avoiding Complications
Getting Urgent Help Quiz
Treating Epilepsy Learning Objectives
Treating Epilepsy
Anti-Epilepsy Drugs (AEDs)
Using AEDs
Side Effects
Emergency Medication
Surgery
Electrical Implants
Ketogenic Diet
Treating Epilepsy Quiz
Action Plans for Workplaces and Schools Learning Objectives
Care Plans
What's Included?
Further Training
Other Resources
Action Plans for Workplaces and Schools Quiz
Epilepsy Awareness Quiz