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Epilepsy in School: Training for School Nurses

Posted almost 2 years ago by Rachel Griel

Epilepsy Foundation Eastern PA:

Epilepsy in School: Training for School Nurses

(Recommended to take once per year)

Date & Time: Thursday, October 12, 2023 from 5:30-7pm

Presenter: Kerri Michnya, Lancaster & Berks Resource Coordinator

Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xpBH18SHQdGt341kuJhd0A

Description: This free, virtual training will acquaint school nurses with new seizure classifications, seizure first-aid, and latest treatments and devices to allow them a better understanding of epilepsy and implications for care. The training will also present the social, psychological, and cognitive impacts that epilepsy may have for a student. There will be time at the end for an interactive Q&A. A certificate of completion and epilepsy resources will be emailed after the training. Act 48 credits given.

For questions about the training please contact Kerri Michnya at kmichnya@efepa.org.

Rena Loughlin, MS, NCC
Senior Director, Programs & Advocacy
Epilepsy Foundation Eastern PA
919 Walnut Street, Suite 700
Philadelphia, PA 19107
rloughlin@efepa.org
T: (215) 629-5003 ext. 101 & (215) 779-8828

www.efepa.org