Course Description
Epilepsy and Seizure First Aid
Gain life-saving skills for seizure first aid and 4everyday epilepsy safety in this free online course. This course teaches the core aspects of epilepsy, suitable for both beginners and those seeking a review of the disease. It provides detailed guidance on seizure first aid, positioning techniques, breathing support, and post-seizure care, along with safety considerations for the entire day, regardless of the environment. It also covers emergency response, rescue medications, seizure tracking, public situations, and community awareness.
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| Training Provider | Alison |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | CPD Certificate |
| Course Duration | 3-4 hours |
| Course Fee | Free |
| Entry Requirements | Like all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary. At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives. Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone. |
| Career Path | What You Will Learn In This Free Course • Define epilepsy and state its causes and seizure types • Describe the triggers that can lead to seizures and their impact on daily living and personal safety • Identify warning signs, emotional changes, and physical symptoms that signal a seizure is starting • Explain seizure phases including onset, duration, recovery period, and post-seizure confusion or fatigue • Distinguish seizures from conditions such as fainting, strokes, or panic attacks for accurate response • Outline safe first aid steps including protecting the person, airway support, and correct positioning • List the main do’s and don’ts in seizure first aid and highlight common mistakes people often make • Evaluate when a seizure requires medical attention, emergency calls, or use of rescue medication • Summarize measures for ensuring safety at home, work, school, during sports, travel, and in public areas • Discuss seizure action plans, medical IDs, and alert devices that improve safety and preparedness • Plan effective training for family, peers, and communities to improve seizure first aid response • Generate community advocacy strategies that promote inclusion and mental health for epilepsy care |
| Course Code | 7810 |
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