Childhood Epilepsy Study Day

Childhood Epilepsy

Study Day for Nurses (working in schools, paediatrics, community and learning disability teams)

You are warmly invited to attend a study day at The National Centre for Young People with Epilepsy to learn about epilepsy in children and young people.

This day is aimed at nurses working with children and young people who want to learn more about epilepsy. It will be especially suitable for school nurses and nurses working in paediatric, community and learning disability teams. It may also be of interest to practice nurses and CAMHS practitioners.

During the day the following topics will be delivered either as a talk or within a workshop.

• Epilepsy basics
• Seizure classification
• Status Epilepticus and emergency treatment protocols
• Misdiagnosis and Non Epileptic Attack Disorder (NEAD)
• Psychological implications of epilepsy and psychiatric co-morbidities
• Social impact of epilepsy and risk assessments
• Devising emergency protocols
• Effect of epilepsy on cognition and behaviour
• Transition/moving on.

All talks and workshops will be delivered by specialists working at the NCYPE

Fee

There will be a charge of £40 per person to include refreshments, lunch and materials.

Booking

If you are interested in attending this course and wish to book a place, please complete the booking form and return it to:
info@ncype.org.uk

or post it to:
The Childhood Epilepsy Information Service, The NCYPE, St Piers Lane, Lingfield, Surrey RH7 6PW

Once your booking has been received you will be sent further details and directions.

Booking Form
Booking Form for Nurses (MS Word 278KB)

www.ncype.org.uk