Training for School Nurses
School nurses play an important role in the management of the child with epilepsy at school, especially in dispensing of antiepileptic medication during the school day, and in educating the rest of the school community about epilepsy.
Managing Students with Seizures – School Nurse Training Program
The School Nurse Training Program is a continuing education training program designed to provide the school nurse 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
- Ensuring a safe and supportive environment
- School Nurse Training: (3.2 continuing education hours provided) http://www.epilepsy.com/get-help/services-and-support/training-programs/managing-students-seizures-school-nurse-training
- Child Care Personnel: http://www.epilepsy.com/get-help/services-and-support/training-programs/child-care-personnel
- First Responder Training: http://www.epilepsy.com/get-help/services-and-support/training-programs/first-responder-training