Purple Day - Epilepsy NZ Training Sessions
Understanding Epilepsy Training Sessions
Epilepsy New Zealand are hosting two free information and training sessions on our campus as part of Epilepsy Awareness Month (March).
Add the dates/times to your Outlook calendar by clicking on the calendar icon below right.
Topics
- Recognising 7 different seizure types
- Real seizure video footage
- Causes of epilepsy
- Triggers for seizures
- Hidden impacts of epilepsy
- What to do for different seizures
- How to recognise an epileptic emergency
- Medication and emergency medication introduction
- Managing and recording seizures
- Discrimination and fear of epilepsy
- Treatment options
Published on 24 Feb 2026
Orderdate: 24 Feb 2026
Expiry: 5 Mar 2026
| Title | Date | Time | Location | Facilitator | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purple Day - Epilepsy NZ Training Session | Monday, 02 March 2026 | 12:00PM ~12:45PM | G204 | Epilepsy New Zealand | You must log in to add to calendar |
| Purple Day - Epilepsy NZ Training Session | Wednesday, 04 March 2026 | 3:00PM ~3:45PM | G204 | Epilepsy New Zealand | You must log in to add to calendar |
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