Epilepsy for Primary Health Care
Online Course
10 August - 5 October 2020
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)
- 1.2.1 Decide on which patients to do genetic testing (L2)
- 1.3.1 Learn and recognize the seizure semiology and distinguish it from other non-epileptic manifestations
- 1.4.1 Determine whom should receive EEGs, be familiar with sensitivity and specificity, and how to interpret the report in the clinical context (L1)
- 1.5.2 Decide on whom to do structural neuroimaging (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)
- 2.2.1 Provide guidance on social issues including school integration, work, legal, and related aspects (L1)
- 2.5.1 Recognize when to refer patients for higher level of care (L1)
- 3.1.3 Demonstrate knowledge regarding the adverse effects of antiepileptic drugs (L1)
- 3.2.1 Recommend appropriate therapy according to seizure type (L1)
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