Request 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 215-629-5003. 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.
Fall Webinars & Trainings
Epilepsy in School: Training for School Nurses
Date & Time: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 from 6:30-8pm
Presenter: Janette Locke, Director of Greater Philadelphia & Multicultural Outreach
Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mOU11FcPSoO6qh78DoyhsA
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 Janette Locke at jlocke@efepa.org.
Seizure Recognition and First Aid for the General Public & Caregivers
Date & Time: Tuesday, September 30, 2025 from 5:30-6:30pm
Presenter: Mary Loughlin, Director of the Northeast Region
Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ulJBur5sRz6H063VFyxIuA
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 Mary Loughlin at epilepsywv@efepa.org.
Webinar Title: Courageous Conversations- Shining Light on Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP)
Date & Time: Tuesday, October 28, 2025 from 6:30-7:30pm
Registration: https://tinyurl.com/EFEPASUDEP2025
Presenters: Maromi Nei, MD & Edana Perry
Description: Dr. Maromi Nei will discuss the topic of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP), including an overview of the issue: what it is, who may be at risk, and what we can do to reduce the risk. She will review the latest research, including why people with epilepsy are more vulnerable to premature death than the general population and possible causes for SUDEP. The latest data suggest that we are making progress in reducing the risk, and this session will discuss steps that people with epilepsy can take to reduce their own risk. Edana Perry will share her daughter Kayla’s story, including how important it is to talk about and raise awareness about SUDEP.
For any questions please contact Rena Loughlin at rloughlin@efepa.org, 215-779-8828.
Webinar Title: The Sleep–Seizure Connection: Why Sleep Matters in Epilepsy
Date & Time: Wednesday, November 5, 2025 from 6-7pm
Registration: https://tinyurl.com/EFEPASleep2025
Presenter: Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, MD, FAES, FAAN
Description: Sleep is a powerful but often overlooked factor in epilepsy care. Dr. Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse will review the fundamentals of healthy sleep, examine the complex bidirectional relationship between sleep and seizures, and highlight how sleep deprivation can exacerbate epilepsy while epilepsy itself disrupts normal sleep. Common sleep disorders in people with epilepsy will be discussed, along with practical, evidence-based strategies to improve sleep quality and support better seizure control.
For any questions please contact Rena Loughlin at rloughlin@efepa.org, 215-779-8828.
Past Webinars
To view past educational webinars, please visit our YouTube channel at: www.youtube.com/@EpilepsyFoundationPA.