FREE Seizure Recognition and Response Trainings
The Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota has staff located in St. Paul, Duluth, Fargo, St. Cloud and Rochester. With these staff we are able to serve Minnesota and eastern North Dakota. Please contact us to find your nearest staff member 651.287.2310 or avanwyhe@efmn.org. You may also fill out the form below and you will be contacted by a staff member.
Seizure Recognition & Response Trainings
Since 1 in 10 Americans have had or will have a seizure of some type in their life, knowing how to properly respond to a seizure is critical and could be life saving. The Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota’s Seizure Recognition & Response Training is a free community resource that provides participants the opportunity to understand how to identify seizures, know what to do during a seizures and overcome the myths and misconceptions surrounding seizures and epilepsy. This free training is available to businesses, employers, organizations, service groups - any organization or business that works with the public.
Seniors and Seizures
The Seniors and Seizures program is for seniors, caregivers and those who work and care for those with seizures over the age of 60. This is a one hour training that provides the participants the opportunity to: understand how to identify seizures, to respond to a seizure, be aware of what NOT to do during a seizure, recognize when a seizure is an emergency and dispel the myths and misconceptions surrounding epilepsy. This is a free training available to any organization or business working with seniors.
Epilepsy & Seizure Response for EMS
The
EMS training, about 60 minutes in length, describes a variety of seizures associated with epilepsy, seizures with other potential causes, appropriate EMS response on scene, and issues to be considered when determining whether or not further medical care is warranted. This training is also available online here.
Epilepsy & Seizure Response for Law Enforcement
The Law Enforcement training, about 45 minutes in length, aims to train law enforcement on seizure recognition, correct response to seizures, and awareness of the unique needs of people with epilepsy who might be taken into police custody. This training is also available online here.
Seizure Recognition & Response for School Personnel
The Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota also offers Seizure Recognition & Response Training for school personnel. This training includes how to identify a seizure, what to do and not to do during a seizure, when a seizure is an emergency and acceptance and management in the classroom. This is a free training available for schools.
Seizure Smart Schools Classroom Education
These free classroom presentations are designed to educate students about seizures and how to properly respond to a classmate having a seizure.
- Epilepsy ABC's
This program is designed to educate elementary school students about epilepsy and seizures and encourages acceptance of differences.
- Find out the Facts
This program is designed to educate middle school students about epilepsy and seizures, as well as dispel the myths around epilepsy.
- Seizures and You: Take Charge of the Facts
This program designed to educate high school students about epilepsy, thereby creating a more understanding and supportive environment for teens with epilepsy.
To schedule a free presentation, call 651.287.2310 /1.800.877.7779 ext 2310 or schedule a presentation using this online form:
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