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Learning Objectives:

• Discuss the role of genetic testing in paediatrics
• Recognize the most common mutations associated with epilepsy and paediatric epilepsy syndromes

Fundamentals

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• Review current definitions and mechanisms of seizures and epilepsy
• Review of the 2017 ILAE classification

Fundamentals

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• Review the seizure semiology of non motor seizures (focal and generalized onset)
• Describe the most common paediatric epilepsy syndromes characterized by non motor seizures

Fundamentals

Learning Objectives:

• Review the seizure semiology of motor seizures (focal and generalized onset)
• Identify the most common paediatric epilepsy syndromes characterized by motor seizures

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• Recognize and identify infantile spasms
• Describe the assessment and treatment of infantile spasm

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• Review when and why to order ancillary testing in children with epilepsy (EEG, neuroimaging and genetic testing)

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• Recognize the most common seizure mimics in paediatrics

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the rationale of choosing the first antiepileptic drug for various seizure types in paediatrics
• Understand the importance of counselling families when an AED is started (dosing titrations, duration of the treatment, cost, formulations, ODB and drug coverage)

Learning Objectives:

• Identify the most common comorbidities in epilepsy: mental health, cognition, cerebral palsy, autism
• Recognize how to screen for comorbidities in epilepsy
• Describe the most appropriate approach when a comorbidity in epilepsy is identified

Learning Objectives:

• Discuss foundational concepts of EDI
  • Equity (vs equality), diversity, and inclusion
  • Unconscious bias
  • Privilege

• Identify qualities of an ally

Learning Objective:

• Review updates in epilepsy care and best practices

*Seizure emergency, SE, seizure safety, merged “School Supports, seizure plan for families/schools”

Learning Objectives:

• Identify the different types of status epilepticus (SE)
• Identify the most common causes, risks and complications associated with SE
• Recognize the appropriate approach to manage a child with prolonged seizures/SE outside the hospital (e.g., rescue plans, when to call the ambulance)
• Recognize the appropriate steps to manage a child with prolonged seizures/SE in the community emergency departments
• Recognize issues related to school and epilepsy in children (e.g., stigma, bullying, learning disabilities, first aid seizure plan, school refusal)
• Describe the resources available to help children with epilepsy in the school setting

Learning Objectives:

• Describe drug resistant epilepsy
• Recognize the current provincial referral guidelines of adolescents with drug resistant epilepsy
• Review the general concepts of epilepsy surgery in adolescents

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Learning Objective:

• Identify the current indications, drug-drug interactions, side effects and practical facts regarding the use of cannabinoids in children with epilepsy

Learning Objective:

• Describe health care transition for teenagers with epilepsy

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Learning Objective:

• Explain the role of genetics and when to order genetic testing in adults with epilepsy

Fundamentals

Learning Objectives:

• Identify seizure types
• Describe the mechanism of epileptic seizures and epilepsy
• Review the indications for ancillary testing (EEG and neuroimaging) in adults diagnosed with epilepsy

Fundamentals

Learning Objectives:

• Review current 2017 ILAE classification of epileptic seizures
• Review basic semiological clues to differentiate between focal onset and generalized onset seizures

Learning Objective:

• Describe commonly used anti-seizure medications in terms of their use and side effect profiles

Learning Objectives:

• Explain seizure safety in adults
• Describe chronic management of the adult with epilepsy

Learning Objectives:

• Discuss foundational concepts of EDI
  • Equity (vs equality), diversity, and inclusion
  • Unconscious bias
  • Privilege

• Identify qualities of an ally

Learning Objective:

• Review current concepts of managing epilepsy in the elderly

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Learning Objective:

• Discuss the use of CBD and cannabinoids in adults with epilepsy

Learning Objectives:

• Discuss drug resistant epilepsy
• Discuss the current provincial referral guidelines of adults with drug resistant epilepsy
• Review the general concepts of epilepsy surgery in adults

Learning Objectives:

• Identify the most common features of PNES
• Describe treatment options for patients with PNES

Learning Objective:

• Review updates in epilepsy care and best practices

Hot Topic

Learning Objective:

• • Discuss current issues in managing epilepsy during pregnancy

Learning Objective:

• Recognize when to advocate for non-pharmacological management strategies for drug-resistant epilepsy

Learning Objective:

• Explain SUDEP, risk factors and current preventive measures

Learning Objectives:

• Describe common mental health conditions found in people living with epilepsy
• Describe independent living challenges of people with epilepsy

Learning Objective:

• Recognize when it is appropriate to order an Epilepsy Gene Panel based on current Ontario Guidelines
• Determine the relevant clinical phenotypes, EEG and imaging features, and salient family history that suggest Genetic Testing is indicated
• Identify which patients do not meet the criteria for epilepsy genetics testing
• Identify the clinical criteria for consideration of genetic testing

Learning Objective:

• Identify key points to consider before ordering genetic testing
• Identify issues to discuss in pre-test counselling e.g. consent, potential results and outcomes, parental testing
• Determine information required for ordering, selecting the right panel and filling the requisition

Learning Objective:

• Recognize variant classification and what they mean
• Identify tools and process for clarification of results (variants of uncertain significance, false negatives, false positives, parental testing)
• Identify considerations for post-test counseling (management changes, recurrence risk assessment and further referrals)
• Summarize online genetics resources

Learning Objective:

• Recognize electroclinical epilepsy syndromes due to genes detected by the Familial Focal Epilepsies, the Progressive Myoclonus Epilepsies and the Comprehensive Epilepsy Gene Panel

Learning Objective:

• Recognize electroclinical epilepsy syndromes due to genes detected by the Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy and Childhood Onset Epilepsy panels
• Determine when to order the Actionable/ STAT gene panel for potentially treatable epilepsy conditions
• Identify structural brain malformations detected on neuroimaging with a genetic basis for which the Brain Malformation panel is indicated