National Epilepsy Awareness Month

Did you know?

• 1 in 10 people will have a seizure and 1 in 26 will develop epilepsy during their lifetime.  
• There are 3.4 million people living with epilepsy in the United States; 470,000 of them are children. 
• Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that can affect any one of us regardless of race, age, or gender. 

https://www.epilepsy.com/volunteer/spreading-awareness/national-epilepsy-awareness-month

Epilepsy/Seizure Training Opportunities:

National Epilepsy Foundation: School Nurse Seizure Training; three free CNE courses worth up to 5 nursing contact hours.

National Epilepsy Foundation: Seizure Recognition and First Aid Certification Training; participants who successfully complete the course will receive a two-year certification.

National Association of School Nurses (NASN) Learning Center: NASN Fees are free or reduced for members!

Epilepsy/Seizure Resources:

• NASN Supporting Student with Epilepsy: A Transition Toolkit for School Nurses
• Epilepsy Foundation: Seizure Training for School Personnel
• Epilepsy Foundation Model Section 504 Plan for a Student with Epilepsy
• Epilepsy Foundation: Seizure First Aid Resources
• State of Alaska Emergency Medication Administration: A Guide for Training Unlicensed School Staff