The Epilepsy Awareness Online Training Course provides essential knowledge on seizures, their causes, types, and treatments, along with guidance on risk assessment, duty of care, and emergency response.
This course is ideal for health and social care professionals, educators, and support workers who support individuals with epilepsy. Learners will gain practical skills in administering rectal diazepam, recognising when to call an ambulance, and applying stay-safe techniques.
Who is the Course for?
This Epilepsy Awareness online training course is recommended for anyone who may be around children or teenagers with epilepsy. Gaining knowledge on how to manage a seizure and understanding how epilepsy can impact development and daily functioning can be beneficial for everyone.
The following individuals, among others, would find this course particularly useful:
- Care workers and healthcare assistants
- Social workers and support workers
- Teachers, teaching assistants, and school leaders
- Community and sports group leaders
Learning Outcomes
By completing this Epilepsy Awareness Course, learners will:
- Understand what epilepsy is
- Recognise different types of seizures
- Identify known causes of epilepsy
- Learn about epilepsy treatments.
- Conduct effective risk assessments
- Understand duty of care responsibilities
- Respect privacy and dignity
- Follow guidance protocol
- Learn correct rectal diazepam administration procedures.
- Know when to call an ambulance
- Apply stay-safe techniques




