Seizure Smart Trainings
Building Understanding. Creating Safety. Empowering Communities.
At the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota, we believe no one should face epilepsy alone. Our Seizure Smart Trainings equip individuals, schools, workplaces, care facilities, and community groups with the knowledge and confidence to support those living with epilepsy. These free, accessible programs help people recognize different types of seizures, respond appropriately, and foster a culture of empathy and inclusion.
On this page, you’ll find:
- Seizure Smart Trainings for schools, workplaces, care providers, and community organizations
- Resources for Seizure Smart Schools to create safe, supportive learning environments
- Wellness Webinars that offer practical guidance and connection for people living with epilepsy and their families
Whether you’re a teacher, employer, parent, caregiver, or someone navigating epilepsy yourself, our trainings and resources will help you respond with confidence, foster inclusion, and strengthen the support network around those impacted by epilepsy.
Seizure Smart Trainings
Seizure Smart Trainings are designed to increase understanding, reduce stigma, and empower people to respond with confidence when someone has a seizure. These free, accessible sessions cover seizure recognition and first aid, while addressing common myths and misconceptions about epilepsy.
Start with our on-demand training — it’s the fastest and easiest way to get Seizure Smart. Available anytime and tailored for schools, workplaces, care providers, and community groups, our on-demand option makes it simple to bring epilepsy education into your organization.
Prefer a live session? We also offer in-person or virtual trainings by request, customized to meet the needs of your audience.
EFMN Educational Training Options:
Seizure Smart School Personnel Training
Through EFMN’s “Seizure Smart School Personnel Training,” teachers, school nurses, staff, and families work together to reduce bullying and foster understanding of epilepsy in schools. Learn about seizures, epilepsy, identifying the common seizure types, and how to respond appropriately. We’ll also share treatment options and tips for a successful school environment. Approximately 60 minutes in length.
Seizure Smart School Nurse Training
This free training is designed for school nurses and other health staff to refresh their knowledge and learn about new developments regarding epilepsy and seizures. This training is welcome to all school personnel. The training will begin with a brief epilepsy review, followed by treatment options, rescue medications, new treatments, and helpful tips regarding seizures in the school setting. Approximately 90 minutes in length.
Seizure Smart Student Training (PreK–1st, 2nd–5th, 6th–10th)
Trainings can be customized for every age and audience. Seizure Smart Student Training increases the awareness and understanding of epilepsy and seizures, while also minimizing the stigma around seizure conditions. The training also teaches students what to do when someone around them has a seizure. Approximately 30-60 minutes in length, depending on ages.
Seizure Smart Training
Seizure Smart Training is an opportunity to learn about epilepsy and seizures right in your own community. EFMN’s general hour-long Seizure Training is a resource that helps participants identify seizures, learn seizure first aid, and overcome the myths surrounding epilepsy. Approximately 60 minutes in length.
Basic Seizure Smart Training
This condensed 30-minute version of EFMN’s “Seizure Smart Training” goes over general seizure recognition and response basics, while also being quick and easy to fit into busy schedules.
Seizure Smart Caregivers Training
300,000 seniors in America have epilepsy and it’s the fastest-growing population to be diagnosed. This training teaches you how to identify and respond to seizures, covers epilepsy treatment in seniors and helps overcome myths about epilepsy. Approximately 60 minutes in length.
Seizure Smart Employment Training
This training is designed for employers and their employees to learn more about epilepsy, how to recognize and respond to seizures, how it may affect people in a workplace, and what those around them can do to be supportive. Approximately 60 minutes in length.
Seizure Smart Specialty Training & Basic Specialty Training
EFMN provides seizure training at almost any location that has the need. If you have a specific training you would like given, but don’t feel the other trainings on the list quite fit the description, EFMN may be able to work with you to make a specialized training for your location that also encompasses EFMN’s high-quality general seizure basics. Choose between a 60-minute or 30-minute “Seizure Smart Basic Specialty Training.”
Seizure Smart Childcare Personnel
This training focuses on how to recognize and respond to both epilepsy and febrile seizures, when a seizure is considered an emergency, treatment options, seizure triggers, and more. Approximately 60 minutes in length.
Not sure which seizure training is best suited for you? Don’t worry! Fill out the training request form below, and our staff can help you decide on the best option.
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