Comprehensive, hands-on training for staff who support people living with epilepsy.
Gain the skills and confidence to recognise different seizure types, provide safe and effective first aid, and deliver person-centred support.
Support workers, disability and aged-care staff, teachers, carers, and health professionals who assist or provide care for people with epilepsy.
Basic literacy and spoken English skills.
Suitable for new and experienced support staff.
No prior medical training required.
This course provides the knowledge and practical skills to respond appropriately to seizures and support individuals with epilepsy in day-to-day settings.
Training aligns with Epilepsy Australia and NDIS practice standards, with a focus on safety, dignity, and individualised care.
You will learn to:
Understand what epilepsy is and how it affects the brain and body.
Recognise common seizure types and their features.
Provide appropriate first aid for different types of seizures.
Identify triggers, warning signs (auras), and recovery needs.
Follow individual Epilepsy Management Plans and Seizure Response Plans.
Administer emergency medication safely (as authorised).
Record and report seizure activity accurately.
Support the person’s wellbeing, communication, and dignity during and after a seizure.
Apply infection control and safety precautions during seizure response.
Understanding Epilepsy – causes, diagnosis, and prevalence.
Seizure Types & Recognition – focal, generalised, absence, tonic-clonic, and others.
Seizure Triggers & Risk Factors – sleep, stress, medications, and environmental factors.
First Aid & Immediate Response – step-by-step seizure management and safety checks.
Emergency Medication – overview of midazolam, buccal administration, and authorisation.
Recovery & Post-Seizure Care – positioning, reassurance, and documentation.
Individual Support Plans – reviewing and following management plans.
Reporting & Documentation – accurate recording and escalation procedures.
Practical Simulations – role-play scenarios and emergency drills.
Duration: 3–4 hours (customisable to your organisation’s needs).
Delivery: Face-to-face or onsite; blended theory + simulation training available.
Group size: Up to 12 participants per trainer for effective hands-on learning.
Knowledge check and observed practical assessment.
Outcome: Statement of Attendance Epilepsy and Seizure Support (non-accredited).
Skills are aligned to NDIS Practice Standards and can support workplace competency sign-off for seizure management and emergency medication assistance.
Qualified trainer experienced in epilepsy and health support.
Learner workbook and seizure response reference materials.
Practical simulations and skill sign-off checklists.
Closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothing for practical activities.
Your organisation’s Epilepsy Management Plan and seizure response documentation (if available).
Organisation-specific seizure response protocols.
Training in individual emergency medication authorisation (midazolam, buccal or nasal).
Integration with behaviour support and complex care plans.