7th Residential International Course on Drug Resistant Epilepsies

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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)
• 1.1.3 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)
• 1.3.1 Learn and recognize the seizure semiology and distinguish it from other non-epileptic manifestations
• 1.3.4 Interpret semiological signs and symptoms allowing hypotheses on the localization of focal seizures
• 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)
• 3.1.1 Identify the spectrum of action for antiepileptic drugs (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
• 3.2.1 Recommend appropriate therapy according to seizure type (L1)
• 3.2.2 Recommend appropriate therapy according to epilepsy syndrome (L2)
• 4.1.1 Demonstrate working knowledge of indications for pre-surgical evaluation (L1)
• 4.3.1 Recommend and interpret video-EEG monitoring as appropriate) (L3)
• 4.3.4 Demonstrate working knowledge on planning implantation of intracranial electrodes (L3)
• 4.7.1 Demonstrate the value and need for multidisciplinary teamwork (L3)