Symposium of the Clinical Neurophysiology Unit

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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
• 1.2.1 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
• 1.3.2 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
• 1.4.1 Determine whom should receive EEGs, be familiar with sensitivity and specificity, and how to interpret the report in the clinical context (L1)
• 1.4.6 Recognize the different types of EEG recordings and methodologies
• 1.4.9 Recognize and describe interictal abnormalities (L2)
• 1.7.1 Accurately distinguish acute symptomatic seizures from epilepsy (L1)
• 1.7.2 Correctly distinguish between focal and generalized epilepsies and recognize epileptic encephalopathies (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)
• 1.8.4 Recognize the typical semiology and risk profile associated with syncope (L1)
• 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)
• 3.2.1 Recommend appropriate therapy according to seizure type (L1)
• 3.2.2 Recommend appropriate therapy according to epilepsy syndrome (L2)
• 3.2.5 Recommend second- and third-line treatments as necessary (L2)
• 3.5.1 Identify patients who are drug resistant according to the current ILAE definition (L1)
• 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)
• 4.3.4 Demonstrate working knowledge on planning implantation of intracranial electrodes (L3)
• 4.6.1 Demonstrate knowledge about the risks and benefits associated with drug management (L3)
• 4.6.2 Demonstrate working knowledge of post-surgical neurological and psychiatric complications (L3)
• 4.6.3 Identify situations which require consideration of repeated surgery (L3)
• 4.6.4 Identify situations which require rehabilitation following surgery (L3)
• 5.1.1 Articulate the conditions or elements that constitute an emergency (L1)
• 5.1.2 Appropriately manage or advise regarding prolonged or sequential seizures (L1)
• 5.1.4 Appropriately manage or advise regarding drug intoxication or adverse reactions (L1)
• 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
• 5.3.1 Appropriately manage all types of convulsive status epilepticus including EEG monitoring of treatment effect (L2)
• 5.3.2 Appropriately manage all types of nonconvulsive status epilepticus including EEG monitoring of treatment effect (L2)