Epilepsy - An Introduction - Short Course
Program Overview
This module explores epilepsy, its classification, causes, and treatment approaches. It examines the medical, psychological, and social implications of epilepsy and the specific needs of various patient groups. Additionally, it discusses psychiatric co-morbidities and the behavioral effects of antiepileptic drugs. The course consists of lectures from experts in the field and is assessed through an essay.
Program Outline
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.
Outline:
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.
Structure:
- 3 days (9 lectures)
- Block teaching, usually 10.00 - 16.30.
Course Schedule:
- 27 - 29 February 2024
Individual Modules:
- Module 1: Epidemiology and Classification of Seizures and Epilepsy
- Module 2: Aetiology and Pathophysiology of Epilepsy
- Module 3: Methods of Investigation of Seizure Activity
- Module 4: Basic Principles of Treatment of Epilepsy
- Module 5: Medical, Psychological and Social Consequences of Epilepsy
- Module 6: Epilepsy in Different Demographic Groups
- Module 7: Psychiatric Co-morbidities of Epilepsy
- Module 8: Behavioural Effects of Antiepileptic Drugs
Assessment:
- One 1,500 word essay.
Teaching:
- Most lectures are from visiting consultants, professionals and researchers in the field.
Other:
- This short course can also be taken as a stand-alone course if required.
- No masters level credits are available for this module unless taken as part of the MSc, PGDip or PGCert in Clinical Neuropsychiatry programme.
You are encouraged to get in contact no later than 6 weeks before the start date of the module to ensure we can consider your application.