Date: Monday, October 19th, 2009
Check-in time: 5:30-6:00pm
Class time(s): 6:00-7:30pm
Location: 2512 S. 7th Street (Rehab building, Riverside campus), 2nd floor chapel room

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Speaker(s):
Lin Butler, M.Div/C.T.S. Community Educator
Lin Butler has degrees in psychology and pastoral counseling. He spent six years providing youth and family counseling in Baltimore, MA, eight years in employee health promotion and employee assistance with the StayWell/EAR programs of Control Data Corporation, and five years with the American Red Cross managing their Worksite Satefy Training program in Minneapolis. He currently provides community education and program development for the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota.

Course Description:
Every year in the US, over 180,000 Americans will experience their first seizure. Multiple factors such as head trauma, stroke, brain tumors, and degenerative disease can contribute to increased risk for seizures. When it comes to the incidents of seizures and a diagnosis of epilepsy, athletes are no exception. In fact, due to their increased hazardous activity, they may be at greater risk than the general population. This unique training will prepare participants to distinguish different types of seizures, understand what can trigger a seizure, respond with confidence when a seizure occurs, know what NOT to do, and know when a seizure is a medical emergency. Discussion during the presentation will help to dispel many of the myths and misconceptions surrounding epilepsy as a chronic brain disorder.

*This course is eligible for AOTA Approved Provider credit. The assignment of AOTA CEU's does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products or clinical procedures by AOTA.*
*This course is eligible for MN Board of PT Category 1 continuing education credit.*

Course Objectives:
Define epilepsy and describe possible causes of the disorder.
Identify the most common types of seizures and their triggers.
Describe and conduct appropriate responses to seizures.
Discuss available treatment options.

Course Agenda:
6:00pm-6:40pm- Epileptic Seizures: Overview; causes; 4 general types; trigger factors; first aid responses
6:40-7:00- Video: "Seizure First Aid" or "Treating Seizures and Epilespy", depending on group preference
7:00-7:30- Group discussion: Application scenarios, Best practices and clinical protocol