Epilepsy Train the Trainer Course (2 days)

Epilepsy Train the Trainer Course (2 days)

Our Epilepsy Train the Trainer course equips experienced staff to deliver both epilepsy awareness and medication training confidently within their organisation.

Participants gain in-depth training, assessment, and communication skills across key epilepsy topics—seizure types, triggers, first aid, person-centred care, and safe administration of rescue medications including Buccal Midazolam and Rectal Diazepam.

The course also covers teaching techniques, legal responsibilities, and adapting content for varied audiences such as care teams, educators, and healthcare staff.

The course is tailored to the health and social care sector and includes a 15-minute Micro-teach, where participants prepare and deliver a focused training session on an epilepsy-related topic.

This practical element is guided by our clinical trainers and supported by peer feedback, helping participants refine their delivery style, reinforce key messages, and build confidence in teaching both epilepsy awareness and medication protocols.

Ideal for senior carers, managers, or educators building internal expertise and delivering consistent, high-impact training.

✅Related: Epilepsy Medication Course | Epilepsy Awareness Level 2 Course

1-day Epilepsy Train the Trainer Refresher Course | Epilepsy Trainer Resource Pack

Course Information:

• Course Duration: 2 days
• Course Level: Level 3
• Certificate: 3-year certificate
• Max Delegates: 12
• Practical: Yes
• Mode: Face to Face/Blended
• Location: Across UK

Practical Skills Gained:

Participants gain practical training skills in delivering epilepsy awareness and medication training, including seizure recognition, first aid response, and safe administration of Buccal Midazolam and Rectal Diazepam.

They also develop confident teaching techniques, learner assessment methods, and clear communication strategies tailored to care, education, and healthcare environments.

IMPORTANT:

You MUST have Level 2 Epilepsy Course knowledge before attending.

Course Outline

1. Introduction to Epilepsy Train-the-Trainer

• Roles and Duties of an Epilepsy Trainer.
• Laws and rules about epilepsy.
• Importance of equality and inclusivity in education.
• Understanding epilepsy from medical and social perspectives.

2. Understanding Epilepsy Awareness

• Types of seizures and epilepsy conditions.
• Current treatments and management strategies.
• How epilepsy affects daily life.
• Addressing myths and stigma.

3. Trainer Responsibilities

• Roles and responsibilities of a trainer.
• Legislation and codes of practice.
• Importance of meeting individual learner needs.

4. Creating a Good Learning Environment

• Designing safe and supportive training spaces.
• Setting ground rules for sessions.
• Ways to maintain a positive atmosphere.
• Promoting good behaviour and respect.

5. Developing Epilepsy Training Content

• Identifying key learning goals for different groups.
• Creating clear session plans.
• Developing engaging resources and materials.

6. Delivering Epilepsy Education

• Effective presentation techniques for medical information.
• Using interactive teaching methods.
• Teaching epilepsy first aid.

7. Assessing Learning and Giving Feedback

• Designing assessments for learning.
• Providing helpful feedback on management skills.
• Evaluating training session effectiveness.

8. Understanding Trainer Relationships

• Working collaboratively as a trainer.
• Setting boundaries with learners.
• Using inclusive teaching approaches.

9. Professional Development

• Staying updated with epilepsy research and best practices.
• Collaborating with healthcare professionals.
• Maintaining professional boundaries in education.

10. Practical Application: Micro-Teach (15 minutes)

• Planning and delivering a short teaching session on epilepsy.
• Peer and tutor observation and feedback.
• Self-reflection and improvement strategies.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the Epilepsy Train the Trainer course, participants will be able to:

• Understand what an epilepsy trainer does, including important laws and rules.
• Create a welcoming learning space that respects diversity and meets each learner’s needs.
• Develop and deliver interesting training content on epilepsy awareness and management.
• Use clear teaching methods to explain complex medical information.
• Check learner understanding and give helpful feedback.
• Build positive relationships with learners while keeping professional boundaries.
• Stay informed about the latest epilepsy research and best practices to improve training.
• Plan and run a short teaching session, showing their teaching skills and getting feedback for improvement.

The course covers important parts of epilepsy education, like understanding epilepsy, dealing with stigma, teaching care methods, and explaining medical information clearly.

Course Benefits

The Epilepsy Awareness Train the Trainer course offers lasting benefits for organisations and staff:

• Builds internal training capacity, reducing reliance on external providers.
• Equips staff to deliver both awareness and medication training confidently.
• Enhances seizure recognition, first aid, and rescue medication skills.
• Strengthens teaching, assessment, and communication techniques.
• Promotes consistent, compliant messaging across teams.
• Supports safer, more inclusive care and education environments.
• Enables tailored delivery for varied audiences and settings.
• Boosts staff confidence and professional development.
• Aligns with Skills for Care and CQC expectations for epilepsy support.
• Ideal for senior carers, managers, and educators leading training initiatives.

This epilepsy instructor course provides the skills and confidence to teach others, promoting a safer, more inclusive environment for people with epilepsy.

Who This Epilepsy Train the Trainer Course Is For?

This epilepsy instructor course is ideal for professionals in health, social care, or education who are responsible for training others in epilepsy awareness and medication protocols.

It’s particularly suited to:

• Senior carers and support workers delivering internal training.
• Educators and SENCOs supporting students with epilepsy.
• Healthcare staff authorised to administer rescue medication.
• Managers and team leads overseeing compliance and staff development.
• Experienced trainers seeking to expand into epilepsy-specific content.

Participants should be confident communicators with practical experience in epilepsy care and a passion for improving safety and inclusion through education.

Customer Testimonials

Our train the trainer courses are rated ‘Excellent,’ with a 99% recommendation rate from thousands of individuals who have attended our training, both onsite and offsite.

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“I loved the training, I have learned a lot in regards to epilepsy, John was amazing and patient with every question asked.” – Nelly Maiyo

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“I have had epilepsy training today with Tracey. I found Tracey to be very professional and clear in explaining everything. She was very patient and explained things that people needed more clarification on.” – Veronica Foley

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“I thoroughly enjoyed the course it was very insightful and up-to-date there were things on the course that were new so it helped me understand epilepsy in more depth, and the Buccal side of the training a lot better.” – Rachel

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“what an absolutely fabulous 3 day course for Epilepsy train the trainer.
Chris was amazing, the group bonded really well and the learning experience was top rate.
i would recommend this training to any company that requires it” – Kirk Bailey

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“This course gave me the confidence in knowing a lot more on these conditions and how to deal with them should I cone across someone who has an episode of any sort. I had some knowledge as I know people personally who have either diabetes and epilepsy, but completing the course I found I gained so much more. The trainer was very good at her job and enabled us to ask and answer questions. An excellent course that I would highly recommend.
Thank you” – jackie Hoppe

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“12 Connect Care staff recently received training from Caring for Care. They all said the trainer was knowledgeable and the training was pitched at the right level. They left the training feeling more confident in supporting people with epilepsy. Would definitely recommend Caring for Care” – Connect Care Consultancy Ltd

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you deliver this training face to face or virtual?

We offer this epilepsy instruction training both face-to-face and virtually (Zoom). For individual learners, the course is delivered online over two days with our experienced trainer, ideal for convenience and cost savings.

For groups, we provide flexible options: either in-person at your location or virtual delivery tailored to your team’s needs.

Both formats include interactive teaching, practical assessment, and full support throughout. Visit our public course page to find an Epilepsy Train the Trainer course near you.

What prior experience do participants need?

Participants should have prior knowledge of epilepsy and practical experience in health, social care, or education settings.

This course is designed to train individuals to deliver epilepsy training. Experience in adult learning, facilitation, or staff development is strongly recommended.

For medication modules, participants must be authorised to administer rescue medication and understand relevant protocols.

What is the Micro-teach session and how does it work?

The Micro-teach is a 15-minute practical session where participants deliver a short epilepsy-related training segment.

Guided by clinical trainers and peer feedback, it helps refine teaching style, reinforce key messages, and build confidence.

If you book onto our Epilepsy Awareness Train the Trainer course, you’ll need to prepare a 15–20 minute interactive micro-teach session on day 2.

This hands-on element ensures participants can effectively communicate epilepsy awareness and medication protocols in real-world settings.

Does this course include the trainer pack resources?

The course does not include a trainer pack. However, participants who complete the Epilepsy Train the Trainer course with us receive a 49% discount on our most popular trainer pack.

This means instead of paying £295, you’ll pay just £150.

The discounted pack includes essential resources to help you deliver high-quality epilepsy awareness and medication training confidently and consistently. You can get the trainer pack epilepsy resources here.

What Does Epilepsy Medication Train the Trainer Covers?

The Epilepsy Medication Train the Trainer course focuses on equipping professionals to deliver internal training on the safe use of rescue medications.

It covers Epilepsy Awareness, Buccal Midazolam and Rectal Diazepam administration, seizure recognition, and emergency protocols.

Participants learn how to teach others confidently and compliantly, ensuring staff understand legal, practical, and safety requirements for medication use in care and education settings.

Who can I train after completing this Epilepsy trainer course?

After completing the Epilepsy Train the Trainer course, you can teach care staff, school teams, healthcare professionals, and support workers who need epilepsy awareness and medication training.

Your sessions can be tailored to suit different roles and settings, helping ensure safe, CQC compliant, and confident support for individuals with epilepsy.

What are the benefits onsite epilepsy train the trainer course?

At Caring for Care, our onsite Epilepsy Train the Trainer course offers tailored, cost-effective training delivered at your location.

It ensures consistent messaging, practical relevance, and full engagement. Staff benefit from real-time feedback, peer interaction, and content adapted to your setting.

It’s ideal for organisations building internal training capacity while meeting compliance and safety standards efficiently.

When Should You Refresh Your Skills?

You should renew your Epilepsy Trainer course every 2–3 years to stay compliant with best practice guidelines, including those from ESNA and CQC. Certificates are generally valid for three years.

Epilepsy awareness training should be refreshed every 1–2 years, depending on your organisation’s policy and clinical responsibilities.

For staff administering rescue medication like Buccal Midazolam or Rectal Diazepam, annual refreshers are recommended to maintain competency and compliance. Regular updates support safe practice and reflect changes in guidance.

Why should I get an epilepsy train the trainer refresher?

You should get an epilepsy train the trainer refresher to ensure your knowledge is up-to-date, your skills remain sharp, and to comply with regulatory requirements like the CQC and NICE guidelines.

A refresher course keeps you confident in managing seizures, especially around rescue medications like Buccal Midazolam and Rectal Diazepam, and equips you effectively teach epilepsy awareness to other staff, promoting consistent and high-quality care for people with epilepsy.

What are the soft and hard skills needed to teach this course?

To teach the Epilepsy Train the Trainer course, you’ll need soft skills like clear communication, empathy, adaptability, and confidence in presenting.

Hard skills include detailed knowledge of epilepsy, rescue medication protocols (e.g. Buccal Midazolam), adult learning principles, and learner assessment techniques.

Together, these ensure safe, engaging, and compliant training delivery. At Caring for Care, our instructor training is designed to help you develop both.

How do I become an epilepsy trainer?

To become an epilepsy trainer, you’ll need healthcare experience, a solid understanding of epilepsy care, and a recognised Train the Trainer qualification.

Start by gaining hands-on experience supporting individuals with epilepsy, then complete a certified course covering seizure types, rescue medication, emergency protocols, and teaching methods.

Practise delivering sessions, build training materials, and develop key skills in communication and learner assessment.

Trainers can work in care organisations, schools, or as independent consultants, helping improve safety and compliance through effective education.

Sarah was a fantastic trainer she made everyone feel included, asked some great questions and made me feel confident to answer them. Sarah gave fantastic feedback to everyone on the microteaches and ensured everyone felt confident and relaxed. Met some lovely people a great couple of days.