Epilepsy Medication Train the Trainer

About Our Epilepsy Train the Trainer

The Epilepsy Medication Train the Trainer course helps healthcare professionals (nurses, carers, and senior staff),  learn how to train others in epilepsy awareness and medication. Prior knowledge of the basic course is important. The train the trainer course is Skills for Care endorsed and meet best national standard.

The main goal for the two days training is to prepare learners to effectively teach the course.

Participants will learn about the different types of epilepsy medications and how to teach adults effectively using various methods. The course includes topics like administration techniques, emergency protocols, and best practices for training.

After completing the course,participants will be qualified to provide  training on epilepsy medication within their organisations, ensuring safe and effective care for people with epilepsy.

Course Info:

• 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

What you’ll learn in an epilepsy train-the-trainer course:

1. Focus: The main focus is on teaching you how to train others, not just about epilepsy itself.
2. Trainers: You’ll learn how to make engaging training sessions for your audience. This includes knowing how adults learn, presenting well, and making sure everyone feels included.
3. Epilepsy Knowledge: You should be able to teach the topics in epilepsy awareness and medication.

• • Types of seizures
  • What causes epilepsy and how it’s diagnosed
  • How epilepsy is treated (sometimes)
  • What to do in a seizure emergency
  • What it’s like to live with epilepsy (how it affects your social life and feelings)

Practical Skills:

You’ll learn practical skills like:

• Knowing and helping with different people’s learning needs
• Using different teaching methods (e.g., presentations, group discussions, simulations)
• Giving good feedback
• Handling challenging behaviour during training

Assessment:

There willl be given a tests to check how much you know about epilepsy and how good you are at making and doing a training session.

IMPORTANT:

You MUST have  epilepsy level 2 training knowledge before attending.

Course Outline

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

Understanding Epilepsy

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

Trainer Responsibilities

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

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

Developing Epilepsy Training Content

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

Delivering Epilepsy Education

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

Assessing Learning and Giving Feedback

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

Understanding Trainer Relationships

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

Professional Development

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

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.

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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. You can read some of our reviews from trusted website online.

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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

How to Become an Epilepsy Trainer

To become an epilepsy trainer, you need to have a good understanding of epilepsy, get the right qualification, and enjoy teaching the course to different people.

Below is a step-by-step guide to help you  become a trainer:

Step 1: Get Experience
To be an epilepsy trainer, you should have:

• At least 2 years of experience in healthcare.
• Hands-on experience helping people with epilepsy.
• A good understanding of epilepsy medications and care plans.

Step 2: Get Certified
Complete a recognised Epilepsy Train the Trainer course that includes:

• Types of epilepsy and seizures.
• How to give and manage medications.
• Emergency procedures.
• Training methods and how to assess learners.

Step 3: Practice

• Practice delivering training with supervision.
• Create a collection of training materials.
• Get experience in different training situations.

Key Skills Needed

• Good knowledge of epilepsy care.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to assess learners’ skills.
• Understanding how adults learn.

Career Opportunities

• In-house trainer for care organisations.
• Specialist trainer in schools.
• Independent consultant for epilepsy care.

Epilepsy trainers help ensure safe care for people with epilepsy by teaching others about proper care and medication.

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.