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Epilepsy Self-Management Training for Community Health Workers

6 hours
Available Now (On Demand)
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Certificate of Completion
CHW Continuing Education Credits

Epilepsy Self-Management Training for Community Health Workers (CHW) includes background information, talking points, and examples of actionable epilepsy self-management topics and strategies CHWs might address. This online course includes information and activities on epilepsy and its comorbidities.

The presentations within this on demand course were created as part of the American Academy of Pediatrics Project ECHO Series targeting Community Health Workers (CHWs) in the summer of 2021. Developed in partnership with Umemba Health LLC, a public health education and consulting agency, Dallas, Texas

Course Objectives:
Understand epilepsy, seizures, and how epilepsy is treated
Articulate the challenges associated with living with epilepsy.
Illustrate epilepsy self-management strategies that help people control their seizures, prevent injuries, make healthy lifestyle choices, and improve quality of life.
Self-report increased confidence in their ability to provide self-management support to adults with epilepsy in their communities.
Relay information about local resources and the types of assistance available to people with epilepsy to empower clients to make use of these resources.
Apply curriculum content and combined CHW experience and training in chronic disease management to help people with epilepsy and/or other comorbidities improve self-management understanding and behaviors.
For technical support, please contact:
Online Course Support Team
E-mail: LMS_Helpdesk@efa.org
Phone: 847-348-0373
Business hours: 9am to 5pm EST
Monday to Friday (Excluding US holidays)

For additional information or questions about this training, please contact the Epilepsy Foundation Public Health and Education Team: programs@efa.org
Who Can Take The Course?

The course is intended for Community Health Workers and Promotores.

How to Take The Course?

See our FAQs additional technical requirements.

Can’t find the answer to your question? 

Contact the Epilepsy Foundation’s Public Health and Education Department

Epilepsy Learning Portal Support Team:

  • E-mail: LMS_Helpdesk@efa.org
  • Phone: 847-348-0373
  • Business hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
  • Monday to Friday (Excluding US holidays)
Are There Any Prerequisites To Take The Course?
There are no prerequisites to take the course.
What Materials Or Equipment Do I Need To Take The Online Course?
You need access to a computer or device (smart phone, tablet, etc.) with reliable, high-speed internet. The browser must support JavaScript.
How Long Does It Take To Complete The Course Online?
Time to complete the course varies by each user. The estimated time to complete this course is six hours. Each module of this course includes 1 video lesson, several interactive activities, and a case study. Modules must be taken in order. Each video module must be viewed in its entirety and post-assessment completed to successfully complete this training.
Are Continuing Education Units Available?

Yes, continuing education for Community Health Workers has been provided by Umemba Health LLC. Umemba Health is approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services to provide CHW and CHW Instructor certification and continuing education. (Certificate #64, Expiration 2/2024). 

How Do I Get Credit For Taking The Course?
Upon successfully passing the knowledge portion of the post-course assessment you will be eligible to receive a certificate of completion. The self-confidence assessment is not scored.    A score of at least 80% must be obtained on the knowledge questions of the post-assessment.  
How Long Is The Post-Assessment?
The post-assessment consists of several multiple-choice questions.
Accommodation Requests
The Epilepsy Foundation is committed to providing resources that are accessible to people of all abilities. For questions about accessibility or to request accommodations in order to fully participate in this activity, please contact the Epilepsy Learning Portal Support Team Team: LMS_Helpdesk@efa.org. Requests should be made as soon as possible but at least two weeks prior to the scheduled meeting. You will be contacted by someone from our staff to discuss your specific needs.
Acknowledgments/Disclaimers

The presentations within this on demand course were created as part of the American Academy of Pediatrics Project ECHO Series targeting Community Health Workers (CHWs) in the summer of 2021. This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number U23MC26252, Awareness and Access to Care for Children and Youth with Epilepsy cooperative agreement. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.

This on demand course was supported by UCB, a pharmaceutical company, as part of a financial assistance sponsorship to the Epilepsy Foundation. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by UCB.  This sponsorship of this course by UCB will conclude on June 30, 2023. Developed in partnership with Umemba Health LLC, a public health education and consulting agency, Dallas, Texas

Instructors must divulge at the beginning of the course any vested interest in any product, instrument, device or materials that may be used in the learning event.

Anti-Discrimination Statement

The Epilepsy Foundation is committed to providing equal opportunities for all persons and does not discriminate or retaliate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, citizenship or legal immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state and local laws (“protected status”). The following individuals have been designated to receive inquiries or complaints regarding the Foundation’s anti-discrimination policy:

Employees contact:
Name: Danielle Solomon
Title: Vice President, Human Resources
e-mail: HRR@efa.org

Students, prospective students and third parties contact:
Name: LaQueisa Haynes-Smith
Title: Director, Training & Education
e-mail: programs@efa.org