Epilepsy - An Introduction Short Course

Epilepsy - An Introduction Short Course is organized by University of Birmingham and will be held from Feb 25 - 27, 2025 at University of Birmingham, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom.

Description:
The aim of this module is to provide an introduction to current developments in the understanding and treatment of epilepsy and epilepsy-associated behavioural symptoms. The module covers the epidemiology, classification, aetiology, and pathophysiology of epilepsy. It considers the medical, psychological and social consequences of having epilepsy and the varying needs of different demographic groups of patients. The module also focuses on the main psychiatric co-morbidities, as well as the most important behavioural effects of antiepileptic drugs.

Content:
On completion, you should be able to:

• Describe the epidemiology and classification of seizures and epilepsy;
• Describe the aetiology and pathophysiology of epilepsy;
• Describe the methods of investigation of seizure activity, including the importance of proper description and observation;
• Describe the basic principles of treatment of epilepsy;
• Describe the medical, psychological and social consequences of having epilepsy;
• Understand that people with epilepsy who are children, elderly or women have different needs;
• Describe the main psychiatric co-morbidities of epilepsy;
• Describe the most important behavioural effects of antiepileptic drugs.