Training developed by the North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center covering Seizures in Child Care and Emergency Treatment. Participants will understand and recognize seizures, learn strategies for including a child with seizures in early care and education, and identify community resources and support. Participants will learn different types of seizures and common triggers, how to understand a seizure action plan, care team members who support children with seizures, steps of seizure first aid, and how to administer emergency medications including diazepam rectal gel.

Presenter: Jennifer Bruni, Child Care Health Consultant

Credit: 2.5 hours

Questions contact: Heather Erwin 828-698-0674 x 154

[email protected]

*Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the training event so there is ample time to complete the registration process and the training can begin promptly. Also, note that if you register for the training event and are unable to attend, you MUST contact CCR&R prior to the scheduled training event to cancel or you will be liable for the registration costs.