View the Calendar for Session dates. *Some topics will be covered over the course of 2 sessions. Explore the curriculum of four virtual education programs below.
Our Programs
Program List:
Epilepsy in Children and Youth | Curriculum Overview
All sessions are 60-minutes in length, and offered over the lunch hour. Sessions are comprised of a short didactic presentation followed by a case presentation and inter-professional group discussion.
Hot Topic
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss the role of genetic testing in paediatrics
- Recognize the most common mutations associated with epilepsy and paediatric epilepsy syndromes
Fundamentals
Learning Objectives:
- Review current definitions and mechanisms of seizures and epilepsy
- Review of the 2017 ILAE classification
Fundamentals
Learning Objectives:
- 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
Learning Objectives:
- Recognize and identify infantile spasms
- Describe the assessment and treatment of infantile spasm
Learning Objective:
- Review when and why to order ancillary testing in children with epilepsy (EEG, neuroimaging and genetic testing)
Learning Objective:
- 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
Hot Topic
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
This 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 for up to 1.0 Mainpro+ credits.
This event is an 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
All sessions are 60-minutes in length, and offered over the lunch hour. Sessions are comprised of a short didactic presentation followed by a case presentation and inter-professional group discussion.
Hot Topic
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
Hot Topic
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:
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- 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
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.
This event is an 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
All sessions are 60-minutes in length and offered over the lunch hour. Sessions are comprised of a short didactic presentation followed by a case presentation and inter-professional group discussion.
Note: To receive a certificate of completion practitioners must attend all 5-sessions of the Epilepsy Genetics program.
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
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 Mainpro+ credits. These sessions are also an 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.
Neurology Trainee | Curriculum Overview
10 sessions, designed to match the needs and schedules of neurology trainees.
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