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Seizure First Aid Certification

06 Aug

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Seizure First Aid Certification

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How can I become Seizure First Aid Certified?

Seizure First Aid Certification Training is offered online by the Epilepsy Foundation of America with instructor-led webinars.

UPCOMING TRAININGS

To take an online class:

  • Register by clicking on the registration link. (If you are taking the training with others, each person needs to register separately.)
  • After you register, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to a pre-test.
  • Take a pre-test before the training.
  • You will receive training materials by email.
  • Allow 75 minutes for the training.
  • At the end of the training, you will be sent a link to take a post-test.

FIRST AID VIDEOS

How long does the certification last?

The certification lasts 2 years. You will be sent an email to re-certify every 2 years with a shorter online class.

EFAZ Share Your Story Project

20 Apr

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EFAZ Share Your Story Project

April 20, 2017 | By |

If you have epilepsy, are the parent/guardian, sibling, or friend of someone w/epilepsy and want to share your story to help inspire others, please carefully read and complete the following form. Thank you!

  • NOTE: ALL participants MUST read/complete the following release form in order to have their responses considered by the Epilepsy Foundation of Arizona. Thank you!

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Lemonade for Livy

06 Nov

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Lemonade for Livy

November 6, 2018 | By |

Lemonade for Livy raises epilepsy awareness and supports the Epilepsy Foundation’s work to stop seizures, find cures, and save lives through lemonade stands and parties. These events bring people together from around the world together to give hope to those with epilepsy and their families.

We all have our unique stories and experiences with epilepsy. Collectively, we make up the epilepsy community and family. As a family, we need to work as one to raise awareness, provide support, and fund research that will lead to a cure. 65 million people around the world live with epilepsy. That doesn’t include the tens of millions of family members and friends who are also impacted by the disorder. Think of the power we have when we all work toward a common mission.

Honored Hero

Olivia Scheinman (Livy) is the inspiration and symbol behind Lemonade for Livy, a movement created by her family’s organization, Livy’s Hope. Since birth, Livy has been plagued by the damaging effects of epilepsy. She has endured multiple major brain surgeries but the seizures persist.

What started as one neighborhood lemonade stand to raise money in honor of Livy is expanding into a global campaign. It continues to grow because of Livy’s twin sister Hailey and the special bond the girls share, a mother’s love, and a father’s promise made long ago. For more information about Lemonade for Livy, please visit www.LivysHope.com.

Your Honored Hero

Join Livy as a hero and hold a Lemonade for Livy event for someone you know with epilepsy too!

Create Your Own Event

  • Hold a Lemon or Lemonade-themed Happy Hour at your home, apartment, or place of residence or set one up with a friend!
  • Host a dinner party or get together with friends and/or family
  • Any type of Lemon-themed party for birthdays, special occasions, etc.
  • Host a lemon-themed bake sale
  • Hold an event or lemonade stand on your college campus with friends or as part of a sorority/fraternity event
  • Create your own lemon-themed craft party event

The possibilities are ENDLESS and getting started is EASY!

GET STARTED

 

 

Epilepsy Advocacy Volunteering and more!

10 Apr

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Epilepsy Advocacy Volunteering and more!

April 10, 2018 | By |

Become an Epilepsy Advocacy Champion!

Epilepsy Advocacy Champions are trained, high-level (grasstops) advocacy volunteers for the Epilepsy Foundation. By building and maintaining strong relationships with their members of Congress and state legislators, Epilepsy Advocacy Champions help advance the Foundation’s policy priorities to overcome the challenges of living with epilepsy and accelerate therapies to stop seizures, find cures and save lives. The Advocacy Champions also serve an integral role by sharing their personal story and being a connector and recruiter of grassroots advocates in their state.

Epilepsy Advocacy Champion Role Description

Advocacy Champion Application

Apply To Be An Epilepsy Policy Advisory Committee Member!

The Epilepsy Foundation’s Epilepsy Policy Advisory Committee (EPAC) provides input and guidance on the Foundation’s advocacy and policy agenda that works to overcome the challenges of living with epilepsy and accelerate therapies to stop seizures, find cures and save lives. Working at the charge of and in coordination with the Foundation’s Advocacy team, the Committee advises on various matters including finalization of the Foundation’s annual policy agenda and the Foundation’s position on new and/or complex policy issues.

Epilepsy Policy Advisory Committee Role Description

Apply To Be An EPAC Member!

Stay up-to-date on the latest epilepsy-related news and learn how YOU can get involved and become and advocate for epilepsy in Arizona! LEARN MORE

 

Epilepsy Research

04 Oct

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Epilepsy Research

October 4, 2017 | By |

Since the 1990’s, more than a dozen new drugs, devices, and dietary therapies have become available to people living with epilepsy. Despite the benefits and reduced side effects these treatments have offered, the number of people living with epilepsy who cannot effectively control their seizures has remained at 30%, the same as it was more than two decades ago.

It is time to shake up the system with a new approach. Let’s change the system – together.

The Epilepsy Foundation Research Program supports the entire spectrum of discovery from idea to market and is focused solely on the needs of people with epilepsy. We help foster the development of the next generation of scientists and support research that leads to better treatments and care. We strive for excellence, innovation, and radical thinking to end epilepsy. Join our fight: www.epilepsy.com/research.

20 Apr

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Epilepsy Support Groups

April 20, 2017 | By |

We offer a number of monthly epilepsy support & empowerment groups across the state, that provide individuals with epilepsy and their families, the opportunity to meet, share resources, speak with medical professionals and unite.

View our Calendar for more details!

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21 Sep

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2016 Adult Epilepsy Conference

September 21, 2016 | By |

Join Us for the 2016 Adult Epilepsy Conference!

It’s informative & FREE register online today! REGISTER

A Special Thank You to Our 2016 Adult Epilepsy Conference Sponsors! 

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Calling All Volunteers!

27 Jul

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Calling All Volunteers!

July 27, 2015 | By |

Do you have epilepsy? Do you have a close friend or family member who has epilepsy? Do you want to make a difference and dedicate some of your free time to helping people in the epilepsy community? Then you should come volunteer for us!  We have a myriad of volunteer opportunities available to those willing and able to aid us on our mission to prevent, control and cure epilepsy through services, education, advocacy and research.

Complete the volunteer account information online

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29 Jul

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Register for Continuing Education for School Nurses

July 29, 2014 | By |

This 3 ½ hour train-the-trainer program features a neuro-nurse explaining aspects of epilepsy, seizure types, diagnosis, treatment, and first aid for the student having a seizure. If you are interested in attending, please contact us via the form below.

 

 

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25 Apr

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Get Seizure Smart!

April 25, 2014 | By |

School Nurse Continuing Education – Managing Students with Seizures (Online Course)

The Epilepsy Foundation and National Association of School Nurses (NASN) partner to provide a school nurse continuing education program titled “Managing Students with Seizures: A Training for School Nurses.” NASN involvement insures that objectives and content are specifically designed to meet the real and immediate needs of school nurses.

  • Get the FREE seizure management training nurses need ,online
  • Earn 3.2 continuing education units
  • Learn how to teach others to support students with epilepsy
  • Complete the course at your own pace
  • Visit  www.livewebcast.net/SeizureTraining4nurses to begin your online training today.

Objectives of the program include:

  • Recognize seizures and their impact
  • Know current treatment options and their safe effects
  • Know appropriate first aid
  • Develop a seizure action plan
  • Understand key elements of a training for teachers and other school personnel

 

Let’s Get Seizure Smart

The training for school staff/personnel is FREE, only 1-hour in length, and doesn’t include any testing afterwards! Each trainee will just be asked to take a brief survey, which helps us to continue improving our seizure and epilepsy awareness trainings. We hope you’ll take advantage of this vital resource so next time someone has a seizure YOU can be Seizure Smart!

Request Seizure Smart Training

Please complete the form below and we’ll work 1-on-1 with you to schedule an on-site training at your school or workplace. An Epilepsy Foundation of Arizona staff member will reach out to you after this form is submitted to set this up. Thank you!

 

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