Epilepsy – Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) and Seizure Safety (e-learning)

Target Audience/Eligibility Criteria

This course is suitable for all Health Professionals

Course Aim

This course highlights the importance of risk management among patients with epilepsy and their health professionals in order to reduce risks and help keep people with epilepsy safer.

Course Content

Patients with epilepsy have a higher rate of premature death than the general population. The commonest cause of death from epilepsy is sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP).

This course uses video and case studies to illustrate various points in the clinical management of patients with epilepsy.

General Practice has an important role to work with people with epilepsy and their families to minimise the impact of the condition and the risk of death. This  can be done by carrying out epilepsy reviews in primary care, by referring to other services where necessary, by signposting patients to resources and by liaising with the family after an epilepsy related death.

Course Duration

30 minutes

Trainer/Facilitator

RCGPs

Date/Time/Venue

This is e-learning so can be undertaken at any time.

Cost

This course is FREE to RCGP member and available for purchase by non-members.

Booking Process/Additional Information

This course can be accessed via: this link