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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 FoundationExternal Link website.

Guidance chapter on training requirements for staff who work directly with a student with epilepsy

Reviewed 28 May 2020

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