Wednesday, February 15, 2023, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Live Webinar via Zoom

*Registration deadline is Tuesday, February 14th at 8:00am

This training delivers learning modules that address:

Overview of Epilepsy & Seizures
Treatment Considerations in Epilepsy
Seizure First Aid
Comorbidities in Epilepsy
Lifestyle Management
Self-Management Programs
Case Studies in Epilepsy

Learning Objectives:

Describe seizures, epilepsy and 3 ways epilepsy may be treated
Discuss physical, mental and psychosocial challenges associated with living with epilepsy
Discover how to assist people with epilepsy control their seizures, prevent injuries, make healthy lifestyle choices, and improve quality of life
Identify 3 common comorbidities in epilepsy
Increase knowledge and confidence in their ability to provide seizure first-aid
Develop confidence in their ability to provide epilepsy management support
Explain the benefits of epilepsy self-management and at least 2 pathways for referral to a self-management program
List the resources and types of assistance available to people living with epilepsy

Learning Outcome: Participants will report a change in practice related to treating epilepsy.

Continuing Education:

Southern New Hampshire Area Health Education Center is an approved provider with distinction of nursing continuing professional development by the Northeast Multistate Division Education Unit, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

3.75 contact hours. Activity Number: 1343

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Southern NH AHEC and the HOBSCOTCH Institute at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Epilepsy Center. The Southern NH AHEC is accredited by the NH Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Southern New Hampshire Area Health Education Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.75 AMA PRA category 1 Credit (s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This program has been approved for 3.5 Category A Continuing Education Credits by the National Association of Social Workers, NH Chapter. CEU #3749

For other professionals: 3.75 professional hours of continuing education.

Epilepsy & Self-Management Virtual Training