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If you would like to schedule a seizure recognition and first aid training for your school/family/organization/business, please contact us at [email protected] 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 Trainings
Seizure Recognition & First Aid for the General Public & Caregivers
Date & Time: Thursday, September 19, 2024 from 5:30-6:30pm
Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Y4MHdl_yQoaAuZHRoj0lnA
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 jl[email protected].
Epilepsy in School: Training for School Nurses
Date & Time: Thursday, October 10th, 5:30-7 PM
Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dffhEhvCSayshmOvnNO6nw
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 Coordinator facilitating: Kerri Michnya, [email protected].
Seizure Recognition and Management for Law Enforcement Training
Date & Time: Tuesday, October 15th, 5:30-7:30PM
Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UeHXCAvMTFam_YeP_ViSRg
Description: The Epilepsy Foundation Eastern Pennsylvania recognizes how important law enforcement response can be to the health and safety of people experiencing seizures. Proper training responding to a seizure is particularly important considering the likelihood of law enforcement personnel encountering such a medical event. This training will teach law enforcement personnel how to recognize the signs and symptoms of various seizure types, the administration of proper seizure first aid, ways in which to handle epilepsy-related events, latest treatments and devices, and the unique needs of people living with epilepsy. There will be time at the end for an interactive Q&A.
CLEE Certificate provided.
For questions about the training please contact: Ellen Baca, [email protected].
Epilepsy in School: Training for Teachers and School Personnel
Date & Time: Tuesday, October 22nd, 5:30-6:30PM
Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KP_nB8rLTvuxuLXxEE13aQ
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, [email protected].
Past Webinars
To view past educational webinars, please visit our YouTube channel at: www.youtube.com/@EpilepsyFoundationPA.