Education Programs
The Epilepsy Foundation of Missouri & Kansas provides epilepsy training on seizure recognition and on seizure first aid in various community settings for different audiences, including:
- School personnel (teachers, nurses, administrators, and support staff)**
- Students (grades 3 through 12)
- Physicians, nurses, and community healthcare advocates
- Assisted living staff
- Daycare staff
- Law enforcement personnel
- First responders
- Community agencies
- Area employers
- Individuals, family members, and friends
Individuals who complete this training will:
- Be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of epilepsy as a medical condition
- Be able to identify and learn about different types of seizures
- Know what to do and what not to do when someone is having a seizure
- Be able to share accurate information about epilepsy with others
**In school settings specifically, these trainings will also help equip attendees with information, strategies and resources that will enable him/her to better manage the student with seizures by supporting positive treatment outcomes, maximizing educational and developmental opportunities, and ensuring a safe and supportive environment.