Online Learning

Epilepsy Action Australia’s Online Academy offers a wide range of courses, from an introduction to epilepsy and seizure first aid through to several comprehensive training courses catering for families, caregivers & Healthcare Professionals.

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Epilepsy Essentials

Epilepsy Essentials

Self-paced online, 30-45min

$70.00

This half hour course has been designed for anyone wanting to learn more about epilepsy and is suitable for caregivers, school staff, support workers and family members. It also covers seizure first aid and management strategies.

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Emergency Medications - Midazolam: Theory and Practical Certification

Emergency Medications - Midazolam: Theory and Practical Certification

Self-paced online, approx 3h

$110.00

To complete this course, participants need to have received a certificate for our Epilepsy Essentials course within the last 12 months. During this self-paced online session you’ll learn about common emergency medications used for seizures; why it is used; how to manage seizure emergencies; your responsibilities during the process; and how to practically administer the medication in a safe and timely manner.

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Epilepsy Essentials

Epilepsy Essentials

Self-paced online, 30-45min

$70.00

This half hour course has been designed for anyone wanting to learn more about epilepsy and is suitable for caregivers, school staff, support workers and family members. It also covers seizure first aid and management strategies.

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Emergency Medications - Midazolam: Theory and Practical Certification

Emergency Medications - Midazolam: Theory and Practical Certification

Self-paced online, approx 3h

$110.00

To complete this course, participants need to have received a certificate for our Epilepsy Essentials course within the last 12 months. During this self-paced online session you’ll learn about common emergency medications used for seizures; why it is used; how to manage seizure emergencies; your responsibilities during the process; and how to practically administer the medication in a safe and timely manner.

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Emergency Medications - Diazepam: Theory and Practical Certification

Emergency Medications - Diazepam: Theory and Practical Certification

Self-paced online, approx 5.5hrs

$110.00

During this self-paced online session you’ll learn about common emergency medications used for seizures; why it is used; how to manage seizure emergencies; your responsibilities during the process; and how to practically administer the medication in a safe and timely manner.

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Living with Epilepsy and Disability

Living with Epilepsy and Disability

Self-paced online, 30-45min

$70.00

Designed for support workers, caregivers and families

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Epilepsy: Minimising the Risk

Epilepsy: Minimising the Risk

Self-paced online, 30-45min

$70.00

This course is about seizure related risks and how to minimise potential risks at home, work and outdoors.

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Observing and Recording Seizures

Observing and Recording Seizures

Self-paced online, 30-45min

$70.00

Learn the importance of observation and required documentation to help recognise and respond to seizures.

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Yarning Epilepsy

Yarning Epilepsy

Self-paced online, 30-45min

Free

A free course for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in health care.

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Emergency Medications - Diazepam: Theory and Practical Certification

Emergency Medications - Diazepam: Theory and Practical Certification

Self-paced online, approx 5.5hrs

$110.00

During this self-paced online session you’ll learn about common emergency medications used for seizures; why it is used; how to manage seizure emergencies; your responsibilities during the process; and how to practically administer the medication in a safe and timely manner.

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Epilepsy: Minimising the Risk

Epilepsy: Minimising the Risk

Self-paced online, 30-45min

$70.00

This course is about seizure related risks and how to minimise potential risks at home, work and outdoors.

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Living with Epilepsy and Disability

Living with Epilepsy and Disability

Self-paced online, 30-45min

$70.00

Designed for support workers, caregivers and families

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Observing and Recording Seizures

Observing and Recording Seizures

Self-paced online, 30-45min

$70.00

Learn the importance of observation and required documentation to help recognise and respond to seizures.

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Epilepsy Awareness K-2

Epilepsy Awareness K-2

Self-paced online, 30min

Free

A 4-7 years age-appropriate course covering epilepsy essentials

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Epilepsy Awareness 3-6

Epilepsy Awareness 3-6

Self-paced online, 30min

Free

A 7-12 years age-appropriate course covering epilepsy essentials

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Yarning Epilepsy

Yarning Epilepsy

Self-paced online, 30-45min

Free

A free course for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in health care.

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VET - Course in Epilepsy Management (11106NAT) - 1

VET - Course in Epilepsy Management (11106NAT) - 1

Self-paced online, 50hr

$550.00

Support Individuals with Epilepsy (NAT11106001) plus Administer Emergency Medications for Seizures (NAT11106002) plus Respond to Seizures in Adults with Intellectual Disability (NAT11106003)

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VET - Course in Epilepsy Management (11106NAT) - 2

VET - Course in Epilepsy Management (11106NAT) - 2

Self-paced online, 30hr

$400.00

Support Individuals with Epilepsy (NAT11106001) plus ONE elective: Respond to Seizures in Adults with Intellectual Disability (NAT11106003).

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VET - Course in Epilepsy Management (11106NAT) - 3

VET - Course in Epilepsy Management (11106NAT) - 3

Self-paced online, 30hr

$450.00

Support Individuals with Epilepsy (NAT11106001) plus ONE elective: Administer Emergency Medications for Seizures (NAT11106002)

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Epilepsy Essentials

Epilepsy Essentials

Self-paced online, 30-45min

$70.00

This half hour course has been designed for anyone wanting to learn more about epilepsy and is suitable for caregivers, school staff, support workers and family members. It also covers seizure first aid and management strategies.

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