Full course description
Course Introduction
During this course, you will learn about epilepsy and how this neurological disorder impacts children in care. You will explore the caregiver's role in minimizing the impact and frequency of seizures on children, as well as understand what treatments and interventions exist to assist youth with epilepsy. Educational, community, and state-level supports available to those with epilepsy are also examined.
Module Topics
This course covers the following topics:
- Defining the Condition of Epilepsy
- Seizures and Common Treatments
- Caregiver's Role in Supporting Healthy Development
- Resources & Support for Children and Caregivers
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Meet the Designers
The Indiana Child Welfare Education & Training Partnership is designed to provide high quality social work education and statewide training for public child welfare employees. It provides BSW students with preparation for employment as a Family Case Manager; it allows DCS employees to enroll in the School's part-time MSW Program; and it provides state-of-the-art training to current DCS employees. This partnership is recognized nationally for its success and for its joint collaborative operation. Due to these efforts, Indiana is now seen as a model for the provision of public services that support children and families.
Contact help4dcs@iu.edu for more information.