OVERVIEW

Functional (Psychogenic Non-Epileptic) Seizures is organized by Boston Children's Hospital.

Release Date: 12/23/2025
Expiration Date: 09/19/2028

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this educational program, learners will be able to:

Diagnose psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES) based on a variety of clinical and electrographic information
Recognize predisposing factors of PNES
Implement appropriate treatment with an interdisciplinary approach.

ACCREDITATION & CREDITS

In support of improving patient care, Boston Children’s Hospital is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physician
Boston Children’s Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.

Nurse
Boston Children’s Hospital designates this activity for 0.5 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

0.5 Contact Hours

TARGET AUDIENCE

PhysicianNursingPhysician AssistantEmergency Medicine PhysiciansNeurologistsNursesCritical Care PhysicianPsychiatristsBehavioral Health NursesNurse PractitionersPsychologistsEpileptologists