4th International Video-EEG Course in Paediatric Epilepsies: From seizures to syndromes
Casa Árabe in Madrid, Spain
27 - 29 October 2022
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
- 1.1.5 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
- 1.2.1 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
- 1.3.2 Extract semiology information from patient history
- 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
- 1.3.6 Classify seizures according to the ILAE classification
- 1.4.10 Recognize and describe ictal patterns (L2)
- 1.4.12 Demonstrate working knowledge of electromagnetic source imaging (L3)
- 1.4.2 Demonstrate knowledge on how to conduct EEG recordings, including technical requirements (e.g. mounting electrodes, use filters, amplifiers, electrode arrays, etc.) (L2)
- 1.4.5 Recognize the indications for the different types of provocation methods (L2)
- 1.4.6 Recognize the different types of EEG recordings and methodologies
- 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)
- 1.5.2 Decide on whom to do structural neuroimaging (L1)
- 1.5.3 Decide when to conduct neuroimaging and repeat as needed (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)
- 1.6.1 Decide which patients should receive lab tests and which types of tests should be ordered (L1)
- 1.7.2 Correctly distinguish between focal and generalized epilepsies and recognize epileptic encephalopathies (L1)
- 1.7.3 Correctly diagnose and classify focal epilepsies (L2)
- 1.7.4 Correctly diagnose and classify generalized epilepsies (L1)
- 1.7.5 Correctly diagnose and classify combined focal and generalized epilepsies including epileptic encephalopathy (L2)
- 2.5.1 Recognize when to refer patients for higher level of care (L1)
- 3.2.1 Recommend appropriate therapy according to seizure type (L1)
- 3.2.2 Recommend appropriate therapy according to epilepsy syndrome (L2)
- 3.5.1 Identify patients who are drug resistant according to the current ILAE definition (L1)
- 3.6.1 Demonstrate knowledge of indications, limitations and risks for ketogenic diets (L3)
- 4.1.1 Demonstrate working knowledge of indications for pre-surgical evaluation (L1)
- 4.2.1 Describe the importance of early surgical intervention regarding neuro-developmental, cognitive, behavioral and social integration aspects (L2)
- 4.3.1 Recommend and interpret video-EEG monitoring as appropriate) (L3)
- 4.3.2 Recommend functional neuroimaging as appropriate (L3)
- 4.3.3 Recommend and interpret results of neuropsychological testing (L3)
- 4.5.1 Demonstrate ability to integrate information from multi-modal work-up and estimate risks and benefits of surgical therapy (L3)
- 4.7.1 Demonstrate the value and need for multidisciplinary teamwork (L3)
- 5.2.2 Appropriately diagnose all types of nonconvulsive status epilepticus including EEG interpretations
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