Request Epilepsy Training
If you would like to schedule a seizure recognition and first aid training for your school/family/organization/business, please contact us at rloughlin@efepa.org and/or 215-779-8828. Please note, all training programs are NOT recorded for later viewing. All our school personnel trainings, educational conferences, and educational webinars provide Act 48 credits.
Upcoming Virtual Webinars & Trainings
Epilepsy in School: Training for School Nurses
Date & Time: Monday, March 9, 2026 from 5:30-7pm
Presenter: Mary Loughlin, Director of Northeast Region
Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/46rtj1JgR6SpcrD-81pLDQ
(**Once registered given a passcode to use to enter training)
Description: This training will acquaint school nurses with new seizure classifications, seizure first-aid, and latest treatments and devices to allow them a better understanding of epilepsy and implications for care. The training will also present the social, psychological, and cognitive impacts that epilepsy may have for a student. There will be time at the end for an interactive Q&A. A certificate of completion and epilepsy resources will be emailed after the training. Act 48 credits given.
For questions about the training please contact Mary Loughlin at epilepsywv@efepa.org.
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Epilepsy in School: Training for Teachers and School Personnel
Date & Time: Monday, March 16, 2026 from 5:30-6:30pm
Presenter: Mary Loughlin, Director of Northeast Region
Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/q-ooTVqyTPqeVd_7NW28GQ
(**Once registered given a passcode to use to enter training)
Description: The training will acquaint school staff with new seizure classifications, seizure first-aid, and latest treatments and devices to allow them a better understanding of epilepsy and implications for care. The training will also present the social, psychological, and cognitive impacts that epilepsy may have for a student. There will be time at the end for an interactive Q&A. A certificate of completion and epilepsy resources will be emailed after the training. Act 48 credits given.
For questions about the training please contact Mary Loughlin at epilepsywv@efepa.org.
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Seizure Recognition and First Aid for the General Public & Caregivers
Date & Time: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 from 5-6pm
Presenter: Janette Locke, Director of the Greater Philadelphia Region and Multicultural Outreach
Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/CTCqcPeBQjuYB9r3E_H4zw
(**Once registered given a passcode to use to enter training)
Description: This training will present an overview of seizure types, the administration of proper seizure first aid, the latest medical treatments and devices, unique challenges faced by those diagnosed with epilepsy, and information about seizure actions. We have also added safety tips to this training!
For questions about the training please contact Janette Locke at jlocke@efepa.org.
EFEPA Purple Day 2026: Internalized Stigma and Psychosocial Health in Epilepsy
Date & Time: Thursday, March 26, 2026 from 2-3:30pm EST
Presenter: Elaine T. Kiriakopoulos, MD, MPH, MSc, FAES
Registration: https://tinyurl.com/PurpleDay2026
Health-related stigma is a prevalent source of distress among people with epilepsy. Epilepsy, like other chronic illnesses, often leads individuals to internalize negative experiences related to their health condition. Psychosocial health refers to a person’s overall well-being, including mental, emotional, social, and spiritual health. Join us to learn about epilepsy related stigma, and ways to work towards achieving psychosocial health and well-being. We will have an open discussion after the presentation.
Questions: Janette Locke, jlocke@efepa.org, 215-629-5003 ext.105
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About the Epilepsy Education Conferences
The EFEPA holds educational conferences throughout the year. We invite those living with epilepsy, family members, caregivers, medical and healthcare professionals, and school personnel to explore important topics in epilepsy while developing a network of support and increasing public awareness, education and understanding.
Our educational conferences provide information on a wide array of relevant topics such as the latest in epilepsy treatments & updates, psychological, emotional, & social concerns, clinical trials, employment, and school issues as well as other challenges that those with epilepsy/seizure disorders share.
These conferences are free and open to the public. Email efepa@efepa.org for more information!
2026 Epilepsy Conferences
EFEPA’s Virtual Adult Epilepsy Conference
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 from 6-8pm EST
Seizure Rescue Medications: What Patients and Caregivers Need to Know by Dr. Kartik Sivaraaman, Abington Neurological Associates
Seizure emergencies can be frightening — being prepared makes all the difference. This presentation will explain when to use rescue medications, how they work, and how to use them safely. Join us to learn practical steps and develop a clear seizure action plan so you and your caregivers feel confident and prepared during a seizure emergency.
Genetics in Epilepsy by Dr. Itai Loushy, Thomas Jefferson University
This presentation will review what genetics in epilepsy means, when it matters, and how it can guide care.
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EFEPA’s Virtual Pediatric Epilepsy Conference
Monday, April 13, 2026 from 6-8pm EST
Early Support, Lasting Impact: The Role of Early Intervention in Early Childhood Development by Dr. Taralee Hammer, CHOP & Dr. Maria Coleman, CHOP
This presentation will provide an overview of Early Intervention services for infants and toddlers who may be experiencing developmental delays or who have medical histories that place them at increased developmental risk.
Learning & Memory in Pediatric Epilepsy by Dr. Laura Freeman, Nemours Children’s Health
This presentation will review neurological memory systems, differences observed in people with epilepsy, as well as strategies and environmental modifications to support memory.