Understanding Epilepsy Level 2

Course Description

If you want to develop your knowledge of Epilepsy so that you can embark on a rewarding career or you are already working in a related field and want to improve your career prospects, then this is the course for you.

The Distance Learning Understanding Epilepsy course aims to build on your understanding of what it can mean to have epilepsy and your caring experience.  The course will suggest lots of ideas about how you can help people in your care who have this condition and ensure their safety.

This course is suitable for staff working in hospitals, care homes, day centres, and in people’s own homes.  This is reflected in the words used to refer to the people receiving care; ‘patient’, ‘resident’, and ‘client’ are used.

The Understanding Epilepsy course is at Level 2, the equivalent of GCSE or ‘O’ Level and is divided into 12 modules, each covering a different aspect of the condition of epilepsy.

There is an activities booklet containing the activities you need to complete successfully to pass the course.  These are marked by a tutor, who will give you written feedback on your assessments and also give you support and guidance. Each module is assessed by a module assessment, so there are twelve assessments in total. There is more on this in the next section: ‘Introduction to Distance Learning’.

Each module of the Understanding Epilepsy course begins within an introduction, and states the learning outcomes for the module.  Learning outcomes are statements explaining what you will understand or be able to do by the time you have finished studying each module.  You will see that the assessment questions are closely linked to the learning outcomes.  You can check whether you have met each learning outcome by successfully completing the associated assessment questions.

Previous Knowledge Required

You do not need any prior learning knowledge or experience to take this course. This course is openly available to anyone who wishes to take part in a highly rewarding home study course, although you would be expected to have a reasonable standard of literacy.

You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 12 months from initial registration with the full support of your Tutor.

Support

You will receive the entire package of course materials in a single dispatch together with dedicated Tutor Support for 12 months.  All assignments are marked by one of our professional Tutors who will offer regular feedback and guide you through your course.

You will be provided with the telephone number for your dedicated Student Support Team who will be available for any other queries that you may have whilst completing your course. You can be assured that you will receive unlimited support for your home study course, so there is no need to struggle or feel isolated during your studies.

Assessment

You must successfully complete a series of activities and assessments. Once all assessments and activities have been completed satisfactorily, you will then be awarded your certificate.  The good news is, there is no final exam.