Childhood Epilepsy Training for Professionals

All of our study days are delivered by experienced professionals who work with young people with epilepsy.

Training Programme for Professionals

2010 Brochure (375KB)

Upcoming Study Days

Click on the appropriate study day below for more details:

Date	Location	Further Details & Booking Form
25 March 2010	Berkeley, Gloucestershire	Healthcare Professionals
30 March 2010	The NCYPE, Lingfield, Surrey	Emergency Medication
22 April 2010	Latton Bush Centre, Harlow, Essex	Healthcare Professionals
27 April 2010	The NCYPE, Lingfield, Surrey	Education and Social Care Professionals
20 May 2010	Berkeley, Gloucestershire	Education and Social Care Professionals
8 June 2010	The NCYPE, Lingfield, Surrey	Emergency Medication
06 July 2010	The NCYPE, Lingfield, Surrey	Education and Social Care Professionals
12 July 2010	The NCYPE, Lingfield, Surrey	Healthcare Professionals
14 September 2010	The NCYPE, Lingfield, Surrey	Emergency Medication
23 September 2010	The NCYPE, Lingfield, Surrey	Healthcare Professionals
12 October 2010	The NCYPE, Lingfield, Surrey	Education and Social Care Professionals
25 November 2010	Tamar Science Park, Plymouth, Devon	Education and Social Care Professionals
26 November 2010	Tamar Science Park, Plymouth, Devon	Healthcare Professionals
06 December 2010	The NCYPE, Lingfield, Surrey	Emergency Medication

All of our courses are delivered by trained professionals with many years experience of working with children and young people with epilepsy.

Childhood Epilepsy Study Day for Healthcare Professionals

This course is suitable for nurses working in schools, paediatrics, community and learning disability teams, as well as health visitors and GPs. It will also be of interest to carers, and therapists (OTs, SLTs and Physios) who want to learn more about the medical aspects of epilepsy.
Cost: £45 per person, includes refreshments, lunch and comprehensive delegate pack.

Childhood Epilepsy Study Day for Education and Social Care Professionals

This course covers the educational, behavioural and psychosocial issues that may accompany this condition. This study day will be of particular interest to SENCOs, teachers, teaching assistants, support workers, carers, foster carers, social workers and Connexions personal advisors.
Cost: £45 per person, includes refreshments, lunch and comprehensive delegate pack.

Emergency Medication Course - Full day

A one-day course for anyone who wants to learn about the administration of emergency medication for epilepsy. The morning session will cover general epilepsy awareness topics. The afternoon includes a practical session and written assessment.
Cost: £85 per person, includes refreshments, lunch, written assessment and certification of attendance and learning.

Emergency Medication Course - Half day (afternoon)

This half day course is available to anyone who has previously attended one of our childhood epilepsy study days and would like to learn more about Emergency Medication. Includes a practical session and written assessment.
Cost: £45 per person, includes refreshments, written assessment and certification of attendance and learning.

Please note, while our Emergency Medication courses include a written assessment and certification of attendance and learning, we cannot provide a certificate of competence.

Additional Study Days

Should demand arise, we are able to run study days for specific professions, such speech and language therapists and educational psychologists. Please contact us for further information.

Tailor-made Training

We also offer epilepsy training courses tailored specifically to the needs of your staff and held at your premises. Please contact us for further information.

Cancellation Policy

Up to 2 weeks notice – full refund

Less than 2 weeks notice – 50% refund

Non attendance – no refund