FREE Seizure Recognition and First Aid Certification
November 18 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
FREE Seizure Recognition and First-Aid Certification
TWO OPPORTUNITIES TO JOIN! PICK EITHER SESSION!
November 18th 10 am-12 pm OR 2 pm-4 pm
ONLINE VIA ZOOM
presented by Janet Romeo, Epilepsy Foundation Long Island, and Logan Devlin, Epilepsy Foundation Metro New York
This training is intended to complement but not replace any required OPWDD trainings on this topic.
Why Seizure First Aid?
Epilepsy, also known as seizure disorder, is a neurological condition characterized by recurrent, unprovoked seizures. A seizure results from a sudden surge of electrical activity in the brain, comes in many forms, and can affect consciousness, movement, and behavior. Just over one percent of the general population has epilepsy, but in the intellectually disabled population, that incidence can rise to as high as forty percent.
Seizures can happen anywhere and at any time. Knowing how to help someone during a seizure can make a difference and save a life. The Seizure Recognition and First Aid Certification training provides information to increase your knowledge, skills, and confidence in recognizing seizures and safely administering first aid.
What You Will Learn
- How to recognize the signs of different seizure types
- How to respond with proper seizure first aid protocol
- When to call for help – what constitutes an emergency
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