The Epilepsy Foundation of Idaho believes in not only serving individuals with epilepsy, but the community in which they reside. We liken an individual with epilepsy to a pebble: when tossed into the “water” of the community, the ripples are all of the lives touched by this one individual. This includes family members, school teachers, employers, nurses, first-responders, and many more.
One in ten people in America will experience at least one seizure in their lifetime, and one in a hundred will develop a seizure disorder. With over 3 million Americans with a seizure disorder, the Epilepsy Foundation of Idaho has a strong commitment to educate everyone about the condition, including how to recognize the many types of seizures, and how to administer the appropriate first-aid. Education is key to reversing negative stereotypes, creating better understanding, expanding compassion, empowering individuals, and increasing awareness of the prevalence of seizure disorders in general.
The Epilepsy Service Specialist is a highly-educated, highly-trained speaker who addresses the following core audiences:
- First Responders
- School Teachers
- School Nurses
- Employers
- Day Care Teachers
- Veterans & their Caregivers
- Senior Citizens & their Caregivers
The Epilepsy Foundation of Idaho has a strong commitment to the above-noted audiences because it is these professionals who serve the most vulnerable in our community. The fastest-growing population with new, onset epilepsy are seniors, veterans and children.
More information
To schedule a training, please call the Epilepsy Foundation of Idaho at 344-4340 or email dfoote@epilepsyidaho.org
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
For local training, please contact Diane Foote at 344-4340 or email dfoote@epilepsyidaho.org
A continuing education course (3.2 contact hours) is available online through a partnership with the National Association of School Nurses:
http://www.nasn.org/ContinuingEducation/ManagingStudentsWithSeizuresATrainingforSN
