Epilepsy Education

Many misconceptions still surround epilepsy, despite the fact it is a common neurological disorder. Most people do not know what epilepsy is, or what to do when someone has a seizure, Most are also not aware of epilepsy medications’ side effects, or epilepsy impact on employment and driving.

Education & Seizure First Aid Training

If you or someone you know has epilepsy and you are frustrated by a lack of knowledge in your school, workplace, social or religious group, or other environment, EAWCNY can help. We provide in-person tailored epilepsy education and seizure first aid training programs to a wide variety of audiences including:

• Individual and family education
• Schools – students, classrooms, health classes, teachers, bus drivers, nurses, and other school staff
• Day care centers
• First responders
• Workplaces and businesses
• Community organizations and other nonprofit agencies

We are happy to tailor a presentation to your needs. Contact us today using the form below.

*NEW* On-Demand Seizure Recognition & First Aid Training for School Personnel

EAWCNY is excited to announce that we are now able to offer a 60-minute on-demand training through the Epilepsy Alliance America. Click here to learn more & take the training.

Additional Resources for Parents & Schools

• S.T.E.P.S. Tool – have better conversations with your doctor
• Seizure Action Plan – quickly and effectively communicate to others what to do in the event of a seizure
• Rescue Medication Training Videos – learn from medical professionals the right way to administer these life-saving medications
• Seizure First Aid Poster – know the 5 important steps to seizure first aid
• Seizure First Aid in the Age of COVID Poster – comprehensive seizure first aid information that keeps everyone safe and healthy
• Patient Caregiver Education from NIH
• Information for Parents from CDC

Dinner with the Doctors

EAWCNY also hosts epilepsy educational programs with a variety of medical experts. Each November and at other times during the year, we host Dinners with the Doctor, which often feature an epileptologist or other medical expert. In 2021, EAWCNY will be hosting monthly webinars. Check out all our upcoming epilepsy education events on our Events page or visit our Webinars page for all previously hosted webinars and other educational content.

Upcoming Events

• Epilepsy Education: What Makes a Good Surgical Candidate

  April 19 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm