School on transitional epilepsy clinic

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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)
• 1.2.1 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)
• 1.5.2 Decide on whom to do structural neuroimaging (L1)
• 1.5.3 Decide when to conduct neuroimaging and repeat as needed (L2)
• 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
• 2.10.1 Understand and address the culturally appropriate aspects and consequences of the diagnosis of PNES (L1)
• 2.10.2 Communicate information about the causes and consequences of PNES and the potential of psychological treatment (L2)
• 2.10.3 Counsel patients about tapering inappropriate antiepileptic drugs and the role of other medications (anxiolytics, antidepressants) in PNES (L2)
• 2.2.1 Provide guidance on social issues including school integration, work, legal, and related aspects (L1)
• 2.2.3 Provide guidance regarding safety issues related to seizures (L1)
• 2.3.2 Educate patients and family about the disease specifics (L2)
• 2.3.5 Provide information to patients regarding potential adverse effects of antiepileptic drugs (L1)
• 2.4.1 Advise patients in remission (L2)
• 2.4.2 Advise patients with uncontrolled seizures (L2)
• 2.5.1 Recognize when to refer patients for higher level of care (L1)
• 2.6.1 Provide guidance regarding contraception (L2)
• 2.6.2 Provide guidance regarding pregnancy, including teratogenicity of the various antiepileptic drugs (L2)
• 2.6.3 Provide guidance regarding post-partum and child care (L2)
• 2.6.4 Provide guidance regarding antiepileptic drugs and hormonal interactions (L2)
• 3.1.2 Demonstrate knowledge of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics (L1)
• 3.2.2 Recommend appropriate therapy according to epilepsy syndrome (L2)
• 3.3.4 Define treatment strategies considering issues specific to sexual function and dysfunction (L2)
• 6.1.1 Recognize psychiatric comorbidities, such as depression, anxiety, attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder, psychosis and autism spectrum disorders (L2)
• 6.2.1 Diagnose somatic comorbidities, such as those related to epilepsy treatment, causes of epilepsy, or common associated conditions (L2)
• 6.2.2 Appropriately manage and advise regarding somatic comorbidities (L2)
• 6.2.3 Adjust anti-seizure treatment as required by common somatic comorbidities (L2)