Seizure Smart training for workplaces offers evidence-based and person-centred online learning modules, aimed at helping employers and colleagues understand epilepsy and how they can support an employee and/or customers in their workplaces who live with epilepsy.
There are two modules available: Working with Epilepsy for Colleagues and Working with Epilepsy for Managers
Working with Epilepsy for Colleagues
This module is a general guide about epilepsy in the workplace and covers strategies for work colleagues to use when working alongside a person living with epilepsy.
Topics Covered:
What is and what causes epilepsy
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- Living with epilepsy
- Myths and misconceptions
- Discussing epilepsy and reasonable adjustments
- Seizure types and first aid
Working with Epilepsy for Managers
This module is a general guide to employers about epilepsy in the workplace. The module covers the workplace responsibilities and legal obligations of employers along with strategies for use with employees living with epilepsy.
Topics Covered:
What is and what causes epilepsy
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- Living with epilepsy
- Myths and misconceptions
- Discussing epilepsy and reasonable adjustments
- Seizure types and first aid
- Employer suppor
The modules are easily completed online and a certificate of completion will be provided at the end of the course.
We are looking for expressions of interest in workplaces and businesses who would like to take part in a pilot of this training, free of charge, so we can gather feedback and adapt any of the modules if required.
To find out how your business or workplace can become Seizure Smart contact SEIZURESMART@EPILEPSY.ORG.NZ
A link to register and join the pilot will then be sent to you along with a resource bundle and further information.
The resource bundle includes
Posters
Stress balls
Seizure first aid posters
Additional resources to download.