16th Baltic Sea Summer School on Epilepsy

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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
• 1.1.4 Describe the common infectious causes of epilepsy, including geographical impacts (e.g. bacterial, fungal, viral, parasites) (L2)
• 1.1.5 Describe the common metabolic causes of epilepsy
• 1.1.6 Describe the common immune causes of epilepsy
• 1.1.7 Describe the common neurodegenerative causes of epilepsy
• 1.3.2 Extract semiology information from patient history
• 1.3.4 Interpret semiological signs and symptoms allowing hypotheses on the localization of focal seizures
• 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)
• 1.5.1 Recognize the spectrum of MRI sequences optimized for epilepsy (L2)
• 2.3.1 Communicate to patients and families as appropriate (L1)
• 2.3.2 Educate patients and family about the disease specifics (L2)
• 2.3.3 Educate caregivers about the clinical condition and its management (L2)
• 2.3.4 Educate workplace or school stakeholders concerning the patient's needs (L3)
• 2.3.5 Provide information to patients regarding potential adverse effects of antiepileptic drugs (L1)
• 2.3.6 Counsel patients and family regarding the risks and benefits of epilepsy surgery (L3)
• 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)
• 3.1.4 Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate monitoring of AES serum levels (L2)
• 3.1.5 Demonstrate knowledge about drug interactions (e.g. enzyme induction, etc.) for AED/AED and AED/concomitant medication
• 3.1.6 Demonstrate knowledge about treatment of psychiatric and cognitive comorbidities in children and adults (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
• 6.1.4 Demonstrate the ability to recognize and manage the special needs of persons with epilepsy (L3)
• 7.4.1 Demonstrate knowledge of bidirectional relationship between epilepsy and psychiatric comorbidities (L3)