We have numerous courses available for disability service providers, staff and carers. Our two core education courses are Epilepsy Essentials and Emergency Medication. These cover the basics of seizure first aid and how to administer emergency medication.
We also have three specific online short courses available to further increase understanding of epilepsy in relation to disability.
Epilepsy and Disability
- 250,000 Australians live with epilepsy and there are 40 different types of epilepsy and epilepsy syndromes
- 72,000 people were hospitalised for epilepsy in 2016/17, 54% of these were preventable (I)
- Epilepsy is associated with an increased risk of death, up to 2-3 times greater than the general population (II)
- Epilepsy is highly prevalent in people with intellectual disabilities. Service providers should be equipped with the skills and information needed to manage this condition (III)
Core Education courses
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Epilepsy Essentials |
Emergency Medication |
| The course covers information about epilepsy and seizures, including descriptions and videos of different seizure types, as well as seizure first aid and management strategies.For groups, this can also be completed via webinar or an onsite session that takes approximately an hour. Email [email protected] for more information.This course can be completed by individuals online. |
You will learn about common emergency medications used for seizures; why it is used; how to manage seizure emergencies; your responsibilities during the process; and how to administer the medication in a safe and timely manner. This includes practical competency assessment of participants in the administration of emergency medication for seizures.For groups, this can also be completed via webinar or an onsite session that takes two hours. Email [email protected] for more information.This course can be completed by individuals online. |
Training for Epilepsy and Disability
Highly commended by disability support organisations for the interactive and engaging activities
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Living with Epilepsy and |
Epilepsy: Minimising |
Observing and Recording |
| The course helps to provide an understanding of living with epilepsy and disability including challenges faced and quality of life. |
The course looks at potential risks across environments and practical ways to reduce risks. Also includes training to support and manages others witnessing seizures. |
The course helps to ensure your observation and recording skills are accurate and clear when describing seizures. |
Accredited Courses
Epilepsy Action Australia offers four nationally accredited online options which are delivered in partnership with Red Cross Training Services.
These courses require candidates to have completed one of the following related units:
- HLTAID001 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation OR
- HLTAID002 Provide basic emergency life support OR
- HLTAID003 Provide first aid
There are online and practical assessment tasks throughout the accredited training. Graduates of these online units will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment issued by Red Cross Training Services (RTOID: 3605)
View Education page and scroll to the end for these courses.
Contact us on [email protected] or 1300 37 45 37 for more information.
(I) AIHW – Adpated Patient Care 2016/17 Australian Hospital Statistics
(II) Prevalence of epilepsy among people with intellectual disabilities: A systematic review. 2015 Robertson J1, Hatton C2, Emerson E3, Baines S2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26076844
(III) Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1187111-overview Abstract paper of 48 studies
