Nurses; Educators and School Administrators; Physicians; Allied Health Care Professionals; Families and Caregivers. Others: Institutions Serving the MR/DD Population: State and Privately-held Facilities; Military Healthcare Personnel.
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This seminar discusses: what school nurses, educators, and families need to know about seizures; the importance of having a seizure readiness plan within the school environment; a review of treatment options; and a discussion on the role of educators and the school nurse when seizure emergencies occur.
Grantor Support
This program is made possible by an unrestricted educational grant from Valeant Pharmaceuticals.
Registration
There is no registration fee to participate in this program.
Program Agenda and Faculty
6:30-7:00 PM:
Registration/sign-in
7:00-7:15 PM:
Introduction
7:15-8:00 PM:
All About Seizure Emergencies
Jack Pellock, MD
8:00-8:45 PM:
The Practical Aspects of In-School Treatment for Seizures
Kathy O’Hara, RN
8:45-9:30 PM:
Panel Discussion/Q & A
Faculty
Jack Pellock, MD
Professor and Chair,
Division of Child Neurology
Virginia Commonwealth
University, Richmond, VA
Kathy O’Hara, RN
Epilepsy Nurse Clinician
Nurse Manager Child Neurology
Division of Child Neurology
Virginia Commonwealth University
Supported by
The American Academy of Development Medicine and Dentistry,
Epilepsy Foundation of New Jersey.
