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Overview
About This Course
Epilepsy and Seizure Support is a one day refresher for support workers and carers who assist NDIS participants living with epilepsy or other seizure activity. The course covers seizure types, common triggers, and the everyday choices that keep participants safe at home, at work, and in the community.
You will revisit seizure first aid, recovery position, and the safe administration of midazolam when prescribed and delegated. Trainers guide you through observation, timing, and clear post seizure documentation so the clinical team has the information they need. By the end of the day you will feel prepared to support each participant with respect, reduce risk, and respond calmly when a seizure occurs.
Learning Outcomes
What You'll Learn
Describe common seizure types and how they may present in everyday life
Identify common triggers and risk factors that increase seizure activity
Provide calm, safe seizure first aid and use the recovery position correctly
Administer prescribed midazolam under delegation with accurate timing
Record seizure events, duration, and any concerns for the clinical team
Communicate with participants, families, and clinicians using respectful language
Course Structure
Modules & Units
01 Understanding Epilepsy and Seizures
A refresh of common seizure types, brain function, and the way seizures may look in real life.
02 Triggers, Risk, and Daily Choices
Practical strategies to lower risk through routine, sleep, hydration, and clear communication with the team.
03 Seizure First Aid in Practice
Hands on rehearsal of safe positioning, recovery, and the simple steps that protect dignity during a seizure.
04 Emergency Medication and Delegation
Safe administration of prescribed midazolam, including timing, route, and documentation under delegation.
05 Recording, Reporting, and Review
Clear seizure charts, post event documentation, and the conversations that improve future support plans.
Career Outcomes
Where This Course Can Take You
Disability Support Worker
Provide skilled support to NDIS participants in their homes and the community with confidence in this clinical task.
Community Care Worker
Deliver consistent, high quality care across a roster of participants while meeting provider quality requirements.
In Home Carer
Support participants to remain safely at home through accurate procedures, observation, and timely reporting.
Allied Health Assistant
Assist nurses and allied health teams by carrying out delegated tasks safely under their direct supervision.
Assessments
How You'll Be Assessed
Assessment is competency based across the day. You will complete short written checks on seizure types and first aid, then demonstrate seizure response, recovery positioning, and the safe administration of prescribed emergency medication on a clinical mannequin. A final case study confirms accurate post seizure documentation.
Requirements
Entry Requirements
- You must be at least 18 years of age and currently working or volunteering in disability or community support
- Basic written and spoken English so you can read care plans and complete documentation
- A current police check or willingness to obtain one before working with NDIS participants
- A genuine commitment to person centred, respectful, and safe support practice
What to Bring
Come Prepared
- Photo identification for sign in on the day
- A notebook and pen for activities and reflective notes
- Comfortable clothing suitable for practical exercises
- A reusable water bottle and any personal medication you may need
Certification
Statement of Attendance
On successful completion you receive a So Rig Institute Statement of Attendance confirming your refresher in this skill area. The statement lists the topics covered, the date attended, and the trainer who delivered the session, and is suitable for inclusion in your professional development file.
We recommend a refresher every twelve months, in line with NDIS practice standards and most provider policies, so your skills, documentation, and incident reporting stay current.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should attend this refresher?
Support workers, carers, and family members who provide regular support to NDIS participants living with epilepsy.
Will I learn to administer midazolam?
Yes. The course covers safe, delegated administration of prescribed midazolam in line with each participant's seizure plan.
What if the participant does not have a seizure plan?
You will learn to ask for one. Care should always be guided by an up to date plan written with the clinical team.
Do I need to time every seizure?
Yes. Accurate timing is essential. You will practise simple ways to record duration without disrupting first aid.
How long is this statement valid?
Most providers ask for a refresher every twelve months and sooner if a participant's seizure plan changes.
