This module covers the standard principles and best practice guidelines in relation to caring for a person with epilepsy, including how to manage a seizure. This in-depth module covers causes and risk factors of epilepsy; common epileptic triggers; the types of seizure including: generalised, simple and complex focal seizures, absences, tonic, atonic and myoclonic seizures and finally the care professional’s role in reducing the risk posed by epileptic triggers when caring for a person living with epilepsy. This module is CPD accredited.