Epilepsy

Module 4 of the medical emergencies CPD topic focuses on how to deal with medical emergencies resulting from epilepsy. The dental team must be prepared for situations where a person’s life is in danger. This includes recognising the type of epileptic seizure, reacting quickly and giving the right treatment.

CategoryOnline Dental CPD Hub

Location

Online

Outcomes

This module will help you to:

Define epilepsy
Identify the different types of epilepsy
List the triggers that can lead to increased episodes of seizures
Identify the signs and symptoms of epileptic seizures
Describe actions you need to take during seizures

Aims

The aim of this module is to understand how to deal with medical emergencies resulting from epilepsy.

This CPD module provides you with 2 hours GDC verifiable CPD.

This CPD module relates to GDC development outcome C.

Details

Verified hours: 2 hours
GDC outcomes: C

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