Epilepsy and Seizures

Training of staff

Teachers need to understand the impact of epilepsy on student learning, as well as having epilepsy-specific training in understanding and managing epilepsy.

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) and 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.

The Epilepsy Foundation has further information on course options, fees and registration for training.