Course Objectives
This course helps those who work in health, social care or children and young people’s settings or related work setting including those working with people who have epilepsy, to gain understanding of dealing with people who have epilepsy. The course teaches greater understanding of the causes and effects of epilepsy and how to successfully handle people who have epilepsy.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, learners must be able to understand:
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Meaning and causes of epilepsy.
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Signs and symptoms of seizures.
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Various types of seizures.
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How to successfully care for people with epileptic seizure.
Course Contents
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Meaning and causes of epilepsy.
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Signs and symptoms of seizures.
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Various types of seizures.
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How to successfully care for people with epileptic seizure.
Assessment Methods
This course can be assessed by a wide range of methods, depending on the level and
mode of study. Methods available include but not limited to the following:
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Written Assignment
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Observation
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Multiple choice question (online only)
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Professional discussion
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Witness Testimony
Guided learning hours
An average of 10 hours is recommended for this course.