11th Migration Course on Epileptology

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ILAE Curriculum Learning Objectives addressed by this course

• 1.1.1 Describe the major etiologies for epilepsy (i.e. structural, genetic, infectious, metabolic, immune, and neurodegenerative) (L1)
• 1.1.2 Describe the common structural etiologies
• 1.1.3 Describe the common genetic causes of epilepsy
• 1.2.1 Decide on which patients to do genetic testing (L2)
• 1.2.2 Decide what type of genetic testing to conduct (L3)
• 1.2.3 Interpret and apply the results of genetic testing accurately in the clinical context (L3)
• 1.3.1 Learn and recognize the seizure semiology and distinguish it from other non-epileptic manifestations
• 1.3.3 Extract semiology information from video recordings
• 1.3.4 Interpret semiological signs and symptoms allowing hypotheses on the localization of focal seizures
• 1.3.5 Interpret semiological signs and symptoms suggesting focal vs. generalized onset
• 1.4.10 Recognize and describe ictal patterns (L2)
• 1.4.7 Recognize and describe background activity and sleep patterns in all age groups (L2)
• 1.4.8 Recognize and distinguish artifacts and normal variants from abnormal EEG patterns, and take actions necessary for eliminating artifacts (L2)
• 1.4.9 Recognize and describe interictal abnormalities (L2)
• 1.5.4 Decide when to conduct specialized neuroimaging and which type
• 1.5.5 Interpret and apply the results of specialized neuroimaging accurately in the clinical context (L3)
• 1.7.3 Correctly diagnose and classify focal epilepsies (L2)
• 1.7.4 Correctly diagnose and classify generalized epilepsies (L1)
• 1.8.1 Describe the epidemiology, psychiatric and experiential risk factors of PNES (L1)
• 1.8.2 Recognize the semiology of PNES and the use of video-EEG procedures and suggestion techniques in the diagnosis of suspected PNES (L2)
• 2.1 Understand and address the culturally appropriate aspects and consequences of the diagnosis of epilepsy, including stigma
• 2.7.1 Provide information and explain to a patient the concept of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy patients (SUDEP) and advise on the associated risks (L1)
• 2.8.1 Identify and provide counseling on issues related to comorbidities (L2)
• 2.8.2 Identify and provide counseling on issues related to drug interactions (L2)
• 3.1.1 Identify the spectrum of action for antiepileptic drugs (L1)
• 3.1.2 Demonstrate knowledge of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics (L1)
• 3.1.3 Demonstrate knowledge regarding the adverse effects of antiepileptic drugs (L1)
• 3.1.5 Demonstrate knowledge about drug interactions (e.g. enzyme induction, etc.) for AED/AED and AED/concomitant medication
• 3.2.3 Recommend individualized titrations of optimal dosing for patients including starting and discontinuing medication (L1)
• 3.7.1 Demonstrate knowledge of indications, limitations, and risks for vagal nerve stimulation and other neuromodulation techniques (L3)
• 4.1.1 Demonstrate working knowledge of indications for pre-surgical evaluation (L1)
• 4.4.1 Demonstrate working knowledge of etiologies amenable to surgical treatment and their prognoses in all age groups (L2)
• 4.5.1 Demonstrate ability to integrate information from multi-modal work-up and estimate risks and benefits of surgical therapy (L3)
• 5.2.1 Appropriately diagnose all types of convulsive status epilepticus (L1)
• 5.2.2 Appropriately diagnose all types of nonconvulsive status epilepticus including EEG interpretations
• 5.3.1 Appropriately manage all types of convulsive status epilepticus including EEG monitoring of treatment effect (L2)
• 5.3.2 Appropriately manage all types of nonconvulsive status epilepticus including EEG monitoring of treatment effect (L2)
• 7.3.1 Demonstrate awareness of animal models for focal and generalized epilepsies (L3)