Training & Education

Knowing what to do can change a life.

One out of ten people will have a seizure in their lifetime. Seizure Recognition & First Aid Certification gives you the knowledge, skills and confidence to respond safely — in about 90 minutes, with a two-year certification.

Option 1

On-Demand

Self-paced online certification you can complete anytime, anywhere.

Option 2

Live, Instructor-Led

Scheduled national sessions — designed for teachers, special-education staff, librarians, teacher assistants, school bus drivers and anyone who shows up for others.

Register for Training

2026 live sessions

  • February 3, 2026

    4:00 PM ET

  • March 3, 2026

    4:00 PM ET

  • March 19, 2026

    En Español

    1:00 PM ET

  • April 7, 2026

    4:00 PM ET

  • May 5, 2026

    4:00 PM ET

  • June 2, 2026

    4:00 PM ET

Quick Reference

Seizure first aid, at a glance

Do

  • Stay with the person and start timing the seizure
  • Ease them to the floor and turn them gently onto one side
  • Clear the area of anything hard or sharp
  • Put something soft and flat under their head
  • Remove eyeglasses and loosen anything around the neck
  • Stay calm and speak reassuringly as they come around

Don't

  • Do NOT hold the person down or restrict their movements
  • Do NOT put anything in their mouth
  • Do NOT offer food or water until they are fully alert

Call 911 if…

  • The seizure lasts longer than 5 minutes
  • A second seizure follows quickly
  • The person is injured, pregnant, or has never had a seizure before
  • The person has difficulty breathing or waking afterward

This quick reference supports — but does not replace — certified training. Content is educational and is not medical advice.