Taking into account current developments in services and treatment, this resource has been rewritten and extended to provide a variety of training techniques to develop the skills and knowledge that support staff need to meet the mental health needs of people with learning disabilites.

Module 9: Epilepsy
Total timing: 4 hours, 35 minutes
Session 1: Epilepsy in people with learning disabilities - Time allocated: 80 minutes
Session 2 - The assessment and diagnosis of epilepsy - Time allocated: 60 minutes
Session 3 - The treatment of epilepsy - Time allocated: 75 minutes
Session 4 - The roles of care staff/service issues - Time allocated: 60 minutes

Professionals within the social care sector are required to undertake Continuous Professional Development (CPD). Those who use this resource will be able to gain CPD points.

Content: introduction, module content, handouts, slides, evaluation forms.

Vital information for: professionals, nurses, support staff, psychologists, psychiatrists, trainers, community and inpatient services.