View the Calendar for Session dates. Explore the curriculum of four virtual education programs below.
Our Programs
Program List:
Epilepsy in Children and Youth | Curriculum Overview
60-minutes sessions – Short didactic presentation – Patient case and inter-professional group discussion
This series is comprised of a foundational and advanced curriculum, each delivered over 7 sessions.
- The foundational curriculum is designed for primary care providers and practitioners who are seeking fundamental knowledge in epileptology.
- The advanced curriculum is intended for clinicians who are seeking to further their competencies in epileptology.
Foundational Curriculum
Advanced Curriculum
This one-credit-per hour Group Learning program meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by Continuing Professional Development, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto for up to 1.0 Mainpro+ credits.
These sessions are Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, approved by Continuing Professional Development, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto. You may claim a maximum of 1.0 hours.
Epilepsy in Adults | Curriculum Overview
60-minutes sessions – Short didactic presentation – Patient case and inter-professional group discussion
This series is comprised of a foundational and advanced curriculum, each delivered over 7 sessions.
- The foundational curriculum is designed for primary care providers and practitioners who are seeking to enhance core competencies for the management of epilepsy.
- The advanced curriculum builds on the knowledge and skills learned in the foundational curriculum and is intended for clinicians who are seeking to develop proficiency in the management of epilepsy.
Foundational Curriculum
Advanced Curriculum
This one-credit-per hour Group Learning program meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by Continuing Professional Development, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto for up to 1.0 Mainpro+ credits.
These sessions are Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, approved by Continuing Professional Development, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto. You may claim a maximum of 1.0 hours.
Epilepsy and Genetics | Curriculum Overview
Epilepsy genetics continues to rapidly evolve with growing implications for clinical practice. This series provides an updated perspective of epilepsy genetics including such topics as epileptic encephalopathies, clinical criteria for genetic testing, genetic test panel selection, interpretation of results, and genetic counselling.
Note: To receive a certificate of completion practitioners must complete all sessions of the Epilepsy Genetics program.
This one-credit-per hour Group Learning program meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by Continuing Professional Development, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto for up to 1.0 Mainpro+ credits.
These sessions are Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, approved by Continuing Professional Development, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto. You may claim a maximum of 1.0 hours.
Neurology Trainee | Curriculum Overview
This program is tailored to the specific needs of neurology trainees looking to master epilepsy through case-based learning, clinical pearls, and seizure videos. Topics include differentiation of epileptic vs non-epileptic seizures, EEG interpretation, SUDEP, genetic testing, Lennox Gastaut, and more.
Topics:
- How to differentiate epileptic and nonepileptic seizures
- How to read an EEG in 10 minutes
- How and when to order genetic testing for epilepsy
- How can community agencies help my patients with epilepsy?
- The who, what,when, why and how of VNS
- What’s the deal with Lennox Gastaut and West Syndrome?
- What is rational polytherapy for epilepsy?
- “Doctor, I’m pregnant” – How to manage epilepsy and pregnancy
- Depression, anxiety and suicide in epilepsy
- How to talk about SUDEP