Epilepsy and Seizures

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-EPSZ

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024

Learning Objectives:
Define what an epileptic seizure is.
Discuss the difference between epilepsy and PNES.
Identify specific structures of the nervous system.
List the stages of generalize onset seizures.
Identify the two types of epileptic seizures.
Discuss how seizures are different in the elderly.
Choose diagnostic tests and treatments specific to seizure disorders.
Formulate safety strategies to implement that meet individual needs of people with seizure disorders.
Discern between epilepsy myths and facts.

Outline:
I. Introduction II. Overview: A. Occurrence rates B. People affected 1. Impact across the lifespan C. Definition of a seizure III. Anatomy of the nervous system A. Brain 1. Function B. Spinal cord 1. function C. Nerves 1. function D. Neurons 1. function IV. Seizure Activity A. Pathway of a seizure B. Thresholds C. Types of seizures 1. Generalized onset a) Myoclonic b) Clonic c) Tonic-clonic d) Absence 2. Focal onset seizures a) Focal onset aware b) Focal onset impaired awareness c) Partial D. Stages of a generalized onset seizure 1. Prodromal 2. Aura 3. Ictal 4. Postictal E. Seizure triggers F. Seizure causes G. Diagnosis 1. Lab test 2. Electroencephalogram 3. Radiographic tests H. Diagnosis I. Treatment 1. Medications 2. Surgery 3. Vagus Nerve stimulators 4. Dietary changes 5. Treatment failure a) Illnesses that mimic epilepsy 6. Learning engagement: (Multiple choice & True/False questions) V. Interventions at the time of the seizure 1. Supportive care 2. When to call 911 3. Aftercare B. Preventing injury-special care considerations VI. Myths and misconceptions A. Learning engagement: (Identify myth or fact) VII. Psychogenic nonepileptic seizure disorder A. Symptoms B. Compared to epilepsy C. Treatment D. Seizure care E. Care strategies F. Learning engagement: (Place seizure care steps in order) VIII. Seizures in the elderly IX. Summary and conclusion A. Final exam (post-test)

Instructor: Holly Carlson, MS, RN, CCRN

Holly Carlson, MS, RN, CCRN, was a subject matter expert for Relias. She has 25 years of healthcare experience in both acute and post-acute healthcare environments. Her experience includes leadership and management across the healthcare spectrum. She has owned and operated an assisted living business. Carlson's clinical practice includes acute care, long-term acute care, home health and hospice. Carlson has served for over a decade in various board positions for State Nursing Associations, including president. She has been a nurse planner for multiple continuing education events and has experience as a leader in the design and implementation of an ANCC-CNE accredited approver unit for a multi-state nursing consortium. Carlson is certified as Critical Care Registered Nurse.   

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.