8 Sections
26 Lessons
10 Weeks
Expand all sections
Collapse all sections
Module 1: Understanding Epilepsy
4
1.1
What causes epilepsy?
1.2
Neurological effects and impact on daily life
1.3
Who is affected and why support workers must be trained
1.4
Module 1 Quiz
5 Questions
Module 2: Types of Seizures
6
2.1
Tonic-clonic (convulsive)
2.2
Absence seizures
2.3
Focal impaired-awareness seizures
2.4
Atonic and myoclonic seizures
2.5
What to observe and how to describe
2.6
Module 2 Quiz
5 Questions
Module 3: Recognising Seizure Triggers and Patterns
4
3.1
Missed medications, stress, flashing lights, fatigue
3.2
Early signs: aura, confusion, unusual movements
3.3
Participant-specific triggers
3.4
Module 3 Quiz
5 Questions
Module 4: Seizure First Aid and Emergency Care
5
4.1
Keeping the person safe during a seizure
4.2
Post-seizure care: reassurance, monitoring, recovery position
4.3
DRSABCD refresher
4.4
When to call 000
4.5
Module 4 Quiz
5 Questions
Module 5: Medication and Midazolam Use
5
5.1
Common medications and side effects
5.2
Emergency use of Midazolam (prescribed, not general use)
5.3
Storage, dosage, and legal requirements
5.4
RN delegation and support worker boundaries
5.5
Module 5 Quiz
5 Questions
Module 6: Behaviour, Fatigue, and Emotional Recovery
4
6.1
Supporting participants after a seizure
6.2
Monitoring wellbeing and cognitive status
6.3
Mental health and emotional regulation support
6.4
Module 6 Quiz
5 Questions
Module 7: Documentation, Reporting and Care Plans
4
7.1
What to document (time, length, observations, response)
7.2
Updating seizure action plans (SAPs)
7.3
Communicating with family, GP, allied health, and NDIS
7.4
Module 7 Quiz
5 Questions
Module 8: Review and Final Assessment
2
8.1
Consolidated recap
8.2
LMS quiz + certificate download
10 Questions
Epilepsy Awareness and Emergency Care
Curriculum
This content is protected, please
login
and enroll in the course to view this content!
Home
Courses
Search
Search
Account
Login with your site account
Lost your password?
Remember Me
Not a member yet?
Register now
Register a new account
Are you a member?
Login now
Modal title
Main Content