Epilepsy and Seizure Support Training and Emergency Medication Administration

1 in 5 people with an intellectual disability are likely to have epilepsy. This microcredential is a must for support workers who provide high intensity daily personal activity support for people living with epilepsy. The training develops the essential knowledge and skills to understand and recognise epilepsy, trigger factors and the different types of seizures. The management of different seizures is thoroughly explained.

The trainer will examine and discuss different types of medications used to treat epilepsy, as well as strategies for minimising the risks for participants with epilepsy during everyday activities. This course includes the safe principles and techniques of emergency medication administration in accordance with a sample epilepsy management plan and emergency medication plan.

The training is competency based. To receive a Statement of Competence, participants must satisfactorily undertake an assessment of knowledge and skills. This course is consistent with the NDIS High Intensity Support Skills Descriptor for Epilepsy and Seizure Support.

Option 1: 3 hours live online training and knowledge assessment
Option 2: 3 hours and 30 minutes live online training with knowledge and skills assessment
Option 3: 3 hours and 30 minutes face-to-face training with knowledge and skills assessment

Option 1: Epilepsy and Seizure Support and Midazolam Administration : Live Online Training and Knowledge Assessment (Statement of Completion)
Option 2: Epilepsy and Seizure Support and Midazolam Administration : Live Online Training with Knowledge and Skills Assessment (Statement of Competence)
Option 3: Epilepsy and Seizure Support and Midazolam Administration: Face-to-Face Training and Assessment (Statement of Competence)

1 year

We select our Premium Health trainers and assessors carefully. All are nurses with appropriate qualifications, technical expertise and experience in the health care, emergency first aid and education sectors. This enables them to provide you with quality training which is grounded in direct experience and knowledge of the field.

Premium Health offers both face-to-face delivery and online live training and assessment. Courses are available onsite at your venue, online Australia wide or at our public course venue.