About this course
This course equips direct support professionals, caregivers, and nursing staff with the knowledge and practical skills to recognize, respond to, and support individuals experiencing seizure disorders. Covering definitions, types, causes, diagnosis, treatment, emergency response, care planning, and documentation, the course emphasizes safety, effective care, and improved quality of life for people with epilepsy and related conditions.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Define seizures and epilepsy, and distinguish between the two
- Identify and describe the main types and categories of seizures
- Recognize common causes and triggers of seizures
- Describe the symptoms and characteristics of different seizure types
- Understand the diagnostic process and tools used for seizure disorders
- Explain current treatment options, including medications, surgery, devices, and dietary therapies
- Demonstrate appropriate emergency response and first aid during a seizure event