Around 10% of New Zealanders will experience a seizure at some point, though far fewer are diagnosed with epilepsy. About 49,000 people—around 1% of the population—live with epilepsy. Epilepsy often begins in childhood but can develop at any age.
This eLearning is designed to strengthen your understanding of epilepsy and improve the support you provide.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Understand what epilepsy is
Recognise common seizure types
Know when to seek help
Support someone to stay safe during and after a seizure
If you are buying for someone else to complete the course, or if you wish to buy multiple enrolments, use the ‘Multiple Enrolments’ button.