This half-day Epilepsy Awareness course helps care staff gain a clear understanding of epilepsy, seizure types, and how to respond safely and appropriately when a person experiences a seizure. It is suitable for anyone working in residential, supported living, or domiciliary settings, whether or not they currently support individuals with epilepsy.

Learners will explore what epilepsy is, how it affects the brain, and how to recognise the different types of seizure. The course also covers common triggers, medication, lifestyle considerations, and the importance of first aid during and after a seizure.

This training supports safe, person-centred care and helps staff feel more confident in recognising and responding to risks while promoting dignity and wellbeing.

Key Learning

• What epilepsy is and how it affects the brain
• The causes, prevalence, and risk factors of epilepsy
• Classification and features of different types of seizure
• Recognising seizure activity and knowing when to seek help
• Diagnosis and treatment, including medication and lifestyle factors
• Providing first aid for seizures safely and confidently
• Memory and emotional impacts of epilepsy
• Supporting individuals with epilepsy in a care setting

Epilepsy is a neurological condition that affects the electrical activity in the brain and can lead to recurring seizures. This half-day course gives care staff the knowledge to understand what epilepsy is, how it is diagnosed, and how it may impact the people they support.

The course explores the different types of seizures, including tonic-clonic, atonic, myoclonic, absence, and focal seizures. Learners will also examine the potential triggers of seizures and gain an awareness of how epilepsy may affect daily life, memory, and emotional wellbeing.

A key part of the course focuses on safe, effective first aid during and after a seizure, and how to support people in ways that reduce risk, maintain dignity, and promote confidence. The session reflects national best practice guidance, including information from Epilepsy Action and the NHS.

This training is ideal for care teams who need to understand epilepsy and ensure they are confident and competent to provide safe, supportive care.

Relevant Standards Covered:

Care Certificate Standard 3 – Duty of care

Care Certificate Standard 5 – Work in a person-centred way

Care Certificate Standard 6 – Communication

Care Certificate Standard 13 – Health and safety

Skills for Care: Awareness of specific conditions

Open course per person             £97
In-house for up to 6 people       £343
In-house for up to 12 people     £365