First Aid: Seizures
8 min! Run Time
Employees
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Skills covered in this course
Description
According to the CDC, one in 10 people will have a seizure in their lifetime. Therefore, the odds of you being witness to one of these medical events are pretty high. In this course, we'll discuss how to administer first aid to someone who's having a seizure. We'll go over the symptoms to look out for, the most common type of seizure, and when to call 911. We'll also cover some do's and don'ts of seizure first aid, so you're informed and prepared if someone near you has an episode.
System Requirements
See System Requirements in the Coggno Knowledge Base
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Frequently Asked Questions
The CDC figure cited puts it at one in 10 people experiencing a seizure in their lifetime, making witnessing one fairly likely.
It identifies the most common type of seizure and walks through the symptoms specific to recognizing it.
The course sets out clear criteria for when a seizure warrants an emergency call rather than first aid alone.
It lists specific actions to take and avoid while someone is having a seizure, keeping the person as safe as possible.
The course covers early symptoms to look out for, helping you prepare to respond before or as a seizure starts.
