Seizures can happen for a variety of reasons such as stroke, head injuries, and elevated salt levels. It causes incorrect electrical firing in the brain. These misfires cause an interruption to the normal function of brain signals resulting in uncontrolled electrical disturbance.

This course will look at the many different signs and symptoms of seizures, the reasons they occur and how to manage a seizure in the community setting.

Goals

The goal of the course is to provide Support Workers with an understanding of seizure management focusing on how to read and understand a participants individualised management plans. Staff will learn how to recognise, reduce, and respond to participants experiencing seizures. 

Learning Outcomes

• Understanding of seizures

• Basic understanding of the brain and its functions

• Understand effects of seizures

• How to read seizure or epilepsy management plans

• Understanding risk factors

• Recording seizures and changes in health

• Emergency management

• PRN medications