Teresa,

When we worked with a student with epilepsy, it was a long-standing condition and well controlled with meds. The student approached us to see if there was any restriction. We (staff, Instructor & TA) met with her and invited a nurse from Student Health Services to join us. We listened to the student, who told us about her illness and what to do (& not do) in case of a seizure. She had a good grasp of the situation and the nurse concurred with her assessments.

 

We agreed that the student would:

-          Keep the TRA informed of any changes in her condition.

-          Keep her emergency medication close at hand & let the TA know where it was stored.  

There were no incidents through the quarter.

 

I hope your experience is as easy, but a new diagnosis may involve some adjustments to medication over time. If you can get the student to talk to you & pull in her health advisor (with her consent, of course) you can probably find your way. I'm sure the student will be as anxious for a good outcome as you are. You=E2=80™ll all learn a lot!

Sheila

 

Sheila M. Kennedy, C.H.O.

Safety Coordinator | Teaching Laboratories

Chemistry & Biochemistry |University of California, San Diego

9500 Gilman Dr. | La Jolla, CA  92093-0303

(858) 534 - 0221 | MC 0303 | YORK HALL 3150

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