Seizure First Aid & Safety Training – Live Online, Monthly

On the second Thursday of every month at 6:00 PM, we host a free virtual Seizure First Aid & Safety Training Class. Learn essential skills to confidently respond to seizures and provide life-saving support. This training is open to anyone interested in being better prepared to assist during a seizure emergency.

Register today to gain valuable knowledge and make a difference in your community.

Specialized Seizure First Aid & Safety Trainings – In Person or Zoom

In addition to the live, monthly online training for the general public, Epilepsy Alliance Louisiana offers specialized Seizure First Aid & Safety Training tailored for different audiences, ensuring participants are well-prepared to respond confidently to seizure emergencies in their specific settings. These customized trainings can be delivered in-person or through Zoom, offering flexibility to meet the needs of your group.

Available Trainings Include:

  • General Public:  Appropriate for anyone who wants to learn more about seizures and epilepsy, including people living with epilepsy and their caregivers.
  • School Personnel: Comprehensive training for all school staff, including teachers, administrators, cafeteria workers, bus drivers, and more. This session equips everyone on campus with the skills needed to recognize and respond to seizures.
  • School Nurses: Focused training that equips nurses with essential seizure management skills and emergency protocols specific to a school setting.
  • Police Officers: Specialized instruction to guide law enforcement in recognizing seizure activity and responding safely and effectively in the field.
  • Social Workers: This training focuses more on the mental health impact of epilepsy and seizures. This training is approved for social work CEUs.

Seizure First Aid and Safety Training – On-Demand 

General Training
Epilepsy Alliance America offers Seizure Recognition and Response Training on-demand, available 24/7. This 45-minute course is ideal for family members, babysitters, co-workers, and anyone who may benefit from learning how to recognize and respond to seizures. It provides essential knowledge about seizures, epilepsy, and practical response techniques to ensure safety and support during a seizure situation.

Specialized School Personnel Training
Epilepsy Alliance America also provides a 24/7 on-demand Seizure Recognition and Response Training specifically tailored for school personnel. This one-hour course includes pre- and post-assessments, with a Certificate of Completion awarded upon successful completion. Participants can also earn 1 CHES credit for completing the program.

T.R.U.S.T. Seizure Response: A 5-Minute Refresher

Only have five minutes? Need a quick refresher on Seizure Response? Watch our brief 5-minute video where Dr. Kate Labiner guides you through the T.R.U.S.T. acronym for effective Seizure Response. Perfect for anyone looking to refresh their knowledge or learn essential response steps in a short time.