It is estimated that up to 70% of people living with epilepsy could live seizure-free if properly diagnosed and treated. (Source: WHO)
Up-to-date knowledge of epilepsy and seizures is essential for healthcare professionals to provide safe and effective care to individuals and their families. This Train the Trainer course refreshes existing epilepsy knowledge while providing updates on current treatments, advances, and clinical guidelines.
Designed for healthcare professionals and support staff involved in caring for individuals with epilepsy, this programme combines epilepsy awareness with trainer development. Participants will develop the skills to plan and deliver engaging training sessions, communicate complex information clearly, and support their teams in applying best-practice epilepsy care.
Objectives
By the end of this course, delegates will be able to:
- Understand the role, responsibilities, and professional standards of a trainer
- Apply effective teaching and learning approaches
- Plan and deliver structured training sessions using appropriate resources
- Assess learner understanding and provide constructive feedback
- Design and deliver practical training sessions
- Define epilepsy, causes, categories, and seizure thresholds
- Recognise seizure types, signs, triggers, auras, and how to describe them
- Distinguish epilepsy-related seizures from other conditions
- Explain epilepsy syndromes, diagnostic methods, and common tests
- Describe treatment options, including anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs)
- Provide basic seizure first aid and understand when to call an ambulance
- Understand status epilepticus management
- Recognise the social impact of epilepsy, daily challenges, and SUDEP
- Understand care planning and risk prevention strategies
- Identify available support and resources
- Explain the role of buccal midazolam as a rescue medication
- Demonstrate safe buccal midazolam administration, storage, disposal, and use of individual care plans
Course Content
Trainer Development
- Role and responsibilities of a trainer
- Understanding how people learn, including learning styles and cycles
- Effective communication and use of training resources
- Developing a training strategy and using training materials
- Course structure, lesson planning, and setting aims and objectives
- Risk awareness, insurance, and compliance requirements
- Assessment methods, feedback, and mentoring techniques
- Designing and delivering a mini lesson based on medication administration
Epilepsy Awareness
- Definition of epilepsy
- Causes and triggers
- Types of seizures
- Signs and symptoms
- Impact on daily life and wellbeing
- SUDEP (Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy)
- Diagnostic investigations
- Treatment and medication
- Care planning and recording
- Risk assessment and safety measures
- First aid during seizures
- Management of status epilepticus
- Prevention strategies
- Support and resources
Buccal Midazolam Overview
- Indications and importance as rescue medication
- Buccal administration and dosing
- Benefits of the buccal route
- Recognising respiratory depression
- Difficulties in administration
- Side effects and adverse effects
- Actions if ineffective
- Use of individual care plans
- Storage, safe disposal, duty of care, and accountability
- When to seek further medical help
Course Benefits
Delegates will receive an editable PowerPoint presentation (copyright form to be signed).
