Cost
$99
Epilepsy and Seizure Support Course (NDIS)
For Disability Support Workers & NDIS Providers | Non-Accredited | Blended Delivery | Annual Refresher
Course Overview
The Epilepsy and Seizure Support Course (NDIS) equips support workers with the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills required to safely support individuals living with epilepsy.
This course focuses on recognising seizure activity, providing appropriate first aid, following Epilepsy Management Plans (EMP), escalating when required, and accurately documenting seizure events in line with NDIS and workplace requirements.
What you will learn
Participants will learn how to:
- Explain epilepsy and understand why seizure presentations vary
- Recognise common seizure types, triggers, and warning signs
- Provide safe and appropriate seizure first aid
- Deliver post-seizure care and monitoring
- Follow an Epilepsy Management Plan (EMP)
- Identify when to escalate and call emergency services
- Document seizure events accurately and professionally
Who Is This Course For?
This course is suitable for workers supporting people with epilepsy in disability and community settings, including:
NDIS support workers
Disability support staff
Community support workers
Carers and support coordinators
New staff requiring induction or refresher training
Course structure
Online learning (approx. 1 hour)
The online component covers key knowledge, including seizure recognition, risk management, and response principles.
This component must be completed before attending the practical session.
Face-to-face practical session (approx. 1 hour)
The practical session is conducted at the Subiaco Training Centre and includes hands-on practice with trainer guidance.
Participants will demonstrate competency in:
- Scene safety and environmental risk control
- Protecting the individual from injury during a seizure
- Timing and observing seizure activity
- Recovery positioning and airway monitoring
- Post-seizure care and reassurance
- Escalation decision-making and documentation
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Scope of practice and safety information
This course provides seizure awareness and first aid training only.
It does not authorise participants to administer emergency seizure medication unless they have completed separate, workplace-approved training and have formal authorisation.
Participants must always follow:
- The individual’s Epilepsy Management Plan (EMP)
- Organisational policies and procedures
- Relevant NDIS requirements
Assessment and certification
To receive a Certificate of Completion, participants must:
- Complete the online learning module
- Successfully complete the knowledge assessment
- Demonstrate competency during the practical trainer sign-off
Certificates are issued upon successful completion of all components.
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Build confidence, competence, and consistency when supporting people with epilepsy.
Epilepsy and Seizure Support Course Perth | NDIS Training
Delivered by experienced trainers at the Subiaco Training Centre, this course supports NDIS workers to safely respond to seizures in line with Epilepsy Management Plans.