Seizure First Aid and Recognition
Knowing how to recognize a seizure and provide seizure first aid could save a life. Explore trainings and resources to be prepared.
Knowing What to Do if Someone Has a Seizure
Feeling helpless watching someone have a seizure is difficult—whether it’s a loved one, friend, or even a stranger. Our training and resources can teach you how to recognize and respond to seizures safely.
While there are many different types of seizures, during many of them a person may be unaware of what is going on or lose consciousness. A person could get hurt during a seizure or a seizure could last too long, or the seizure could cluster. Knowing what to do when someone has a seizure can make a difference and save a life.
General First Aid for Seizures
General care and comfort for all seizure types can help keep someone safe. For most seizures, giving basic seizure first aid is all you need to do.
Learn general first aid for all seizure typesSeizure First Aid Training and Certification
While everyone should know basic seizure first aid, consider more in-depth training if you spend time with someone with epilepsy on a regular basis. Our trainings teach you about both epilepsy and seizures. Learn how to recognize signs of a seizure, how to use basic first aid steps and when emergency medical help is necessary.
Get Seizure First Aid certifiedAdapting First Aid Plans
Different types of seizures call for different types of care. You should prepare to change your first aid plan for seizures with or without a change in awareness, and seizures with a loss of consciousness.
Learn how to adapt first aid plansSeizure Rescue Medications
When someone needs more than general first aid, learn the steps to help stop or shorten a seizure or prevent an emergency. This may involve giving a rescue treatment that their healthcare team recommends.
Learn more about seizure rescue medicationsGetting Emergency Help
You don’t need to call an ambulance for every seizure. But you should know how to recognize a life-threatening seizure or problems after the seizure.
Learn when to call for emergency helpHelp After a Seizure
Once a seizure ends, you should stay with the person until you’re sure they’re okay. Understand what questions you should ask, what to look for in their behavior, and how to tell them what happened.
Learn how to provide help after a seizureSeizure Service Dogs
A seizure service dog is a dog that is trained to respond to a seizure in someone who has epilepsy. If you’re considering a seizure service dog, understand what they do and how to get one.
Learn more about seizure service dogsRelated Resources
Seizure First Aid Resources
First aid videos and posters you can share to help others learn about seizure first aid.
Seizure Action Plans
A form that helps family, teachers, and others know what to do during a seizure.
Seizure Medication List
In-depth information on epilepsy medications to help you choose the right one.
Seizure Tracking Forms
A catalogue of seizure tracking forms, questionnaires for parents, and camp forms.
My Seizure Diary
My Seizure Diary helps you record, track, and manage your seizures and epilepsy.
