Training of staff
All relevant school staff who work directly with a student with epilepsy are required to receive the following training:
- Epilepsy: An Introduction to Understanding and Managing Epilepsy (one-hour eLearning module) (or suitable equivalent training delivered by a recognised epilepsy provider), and as required;
- Epilepsy: Administration of Emergency Medication Parts 1 (theory) & Part 2 (practical) (or suitable equivalent training delivered by a recognised epilepsy provider)
Training must be refreshed every 2 years, or sooner when there is a change in the:
- dose of medication, and/or
- route of administration, and/or
- seizure type/description
For further information on course options and to register for training, visit the Epilepsy website.
Guidance chapter on training requirements for staff who work directly with a student with epilepsy
Reviewed 28 May 2020