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Epilepsy Awareness Trainer Course — professional training UK

Epilepsy Awareness Trainer Course

Accredited SafeCert Level 3 Award

2 Days
Accredited
£395 + VAT

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Epilepsy Awareness Trainer Course Overview

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This accredited Epilepsy Awareness Trainer Award is designed for healthcare, education, and social care professionals who want to teach seizure recognition, first aid for seizures, medication awareness, and strategies for supporting people with epilepsy in schools, care homes, and community settings.

Upon completion, you will receive a SafeCert Level 3 Epilepsy Awareness Trainer Award and a complimentary PDLSG teaching qualification, enabling you to deliver accredited epilepsy awareness training and issue certificates to your delegates.

The course is available at venues across the UK and via live Zoom. In-house delivery is available for schools, care homes, and NHS organisations with 6 or more delegates.

What You'll Learn on the Epilepsy Awareness Trainer Course

Types of Epilepsy and Seizure Classification
Seizure Triggers and Risk Factors
First Aid for All Seizure Types
Epilepsy Medication Awareness
SUDEP Awareness and Risk Reduction
Supporting People with Epilepsy in Schools and Care
Individual Healthcare Plans (IHPs)
Training Delivery and Assessment

Who Should Attend the Epilepsy Awareness Trainer Course

School Nurses and Teaching Assistants
Care Home Managers and Senior Carers
NHS Healthcare Professionals
Domiciliary Care Workers
Special Educational Needs Coordinators
Community Support Workers
Sports Coaches and Leisure Staff
Any Professional Supporting People with Epilepsy

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Why teach Epilepsy Awareness?

Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological conditions in the UK. Qualified epilepsy awareness trainers help keep people safe in every workplace and care setting.

600,000

People living with epilepsy in the UK

1 in 100

People in the UK have epilepsy — one of the most common neurological conditions

87

People are diagnosed with epilepsy every day in the UK

70%

Of people with epilepsy could be seizure-free with the right treatment and support

Source: Epilepsy Society 2023

Why Choose Abertay Training for Your Epilepsy Awareness Trainer Qualification

Recognised Qualification

Accredited course meeting UK regulations. Accepted by employers across the UK.

Complete Training Resources

Full trainer pack including PowerPoint presentations, delegate workbooks, and assessment forms.

Expert Instructors

Learn from experienced professionals with extensive backgrounds in their specialist field and adult education.

Flexible Locations

Available at 10+ UK venues and fully online via live Zoom. In-house training available for groups of 6 or more.

Epilepsy Awareness Trainer Course FAQs

Epilepsy is a neurological condition characterised by recurrent seizures caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain. It affects around 600,000 people in the UK — approximately 1 in 100. Epilepsy is not a single condition; it is a spectrum of disorders with many different causes, types, and severities.
Around 600,000 people in the UK have epilepsy, approximately 1 in 100 people. Each year, around 87 people are diagnosed with epilepsy every day. Epilepsy can affect anyone at any age, but it is most commonly diagnosed in children and people over 65.
Seizures are classified as focal (starting in one part of the brain) or generalised (involving the whole brain). Generalised seizures include tonic-clonic seizures (formerly called grand mal), absence seizures, myoclonic seizures, atonic seizures, and tonic seizures. Each type has different characteristics and first aid requirements.
For a tonic-clonic seizure: protect the person from injury by moving hard or sharp objects away; cushion their head; time the seizure; do not restrain them or put anything in their mouth; after the convulsions stop, place them in the recovery position; stay with them until they are fully recovered; call 999 if the seizure lasts more than 5 minutes, if it is their first seizure, or if they do not regain consciousness.
Your Epilepsy Awareness Trainer certificate is valid for 3 years from the date of issue. Epilepsy treatment guidelines and first aid protocols are updated periodically, so renewal training ensures your knowledge remains current and evidence-based.
Schools have a duty to support pupils with epilepsy under the Equality Act 2010 (which protects pupils with disabilities from discrimination), the Children and Families Act 2014, and the statutory guidance 'Supporting pupils at school with medical conditions' (DfE, 2015). Schools must have an Individual Healthcare Plan (IHP) for pupils with epilepsy.
SUDEP stands for Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy. It is the sudden, unexpected, non-traumatic, and non-drowning death of a person with epilepsy, with or without evidence of a seizure. SUDEP is rare but serious — around 1,000 people in the UK die from SUDEP each year. Trainers must be aware of SUDEP and how to discuss it sensitively with delegates.
The Epilepsy Awareness Trainer course covers awareness of epilepsy and seizure first aid. Teaching emergency medication administration (such as buccal midazolam or rectal diazepam) requires a separate specialist qualification. Abertay Training offers dedicated medication administration training for those who need to teach emergency rescue medication.

What Our Students Say

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"Excellent course, very well structured and the trainer was knowledgeable and engaging. I feel fully prepared to deliver training in my workplace."

Sarah Mitchell

HR Manager, NHS Trust

Edinburgh · November 2024

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"Outstanding training experience. The practical elements were particularly valuable and I now have the confidence to train my colleagues effectively."

James Robertson

Health & Safety Officer, Construction Ltd

Glasgow · October 2024

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"Very professional and thorough. The course exceeded my expectations and I would highly recommend Abertay Training to anyone looking to become a qualified trainer."

Emma Thompson

Team Leader, Care Home Group

Dundee · September 2024

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"Great course content and delivery. The materials provided are excellent and will be very useful when I deliver training to my team."

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Operations Manager, Manufacturing Co

Aberdeen · August 2024

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"Brilliant experience from start to finish. The online booking was easy, the venue was excellent, and the training itself was first class."

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Training Coordinator, Local Authority

Perth · July 2024

Venue Information

Choose your preferred training location. All venues offer the same high-quality course with full certification.

Online Zoom

Location

Learn from anywhere in the UK

Contact

0333 500 5000

Course Hours

10:00 AM - 4:30 PM (2 days)

✓ Online Course Benefits

  • • No travel costs - save time and money
  • • Same Level 3 SafeCert certification
  • • Live instructor via Zoom (not recorded)
  • • All trainer resources included
  • • Interactive practical demonstrations
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Course Information
Duration2 Days
LevelSafeCert Level 3
Price£395 + VAT
Certificate3 Years
DeliveryClassroom / Zoom
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Resources
Epilepsy Action — UK Epilepsy CharityNICE CG137 — Epilepsies: Diagnosis and ManagementGov.uk — Supporting Pupils with Medical Conditions

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