Paediatric Epilepsy Training (PET) Course - Level 1

Workshop

Overview

This is a 1-day course, which will be delivered by Consultant Paediatricians. The day will consist of lectures and interactive workshops.

By the end of the of PET1, attendees will be able to:

  • Define: seizure, epilepsy, epilepsy syndrome and be able to provide a simple classification of epilepsy
  • Describe the different seizure types eg absence, myoclonic, tonic clonic, tonic, atonic, focal motor and focal sensory
  • Give differential diagnosis for seizures, and how to distinguish epilepsy from syncopes (simple faints, reflex anoxic seizure, breath holding) and inattention (day-dreaming, pre-occupation)
  • Manage the first seizure event (not status epilepticus management)
  • Appreciate the contribution made by EEG and neuro-imaging
  • Describe the principles of treatment, the indication for anti-convulsants and the well-known side effects of these drugs
  • Offer practical advice for parents and children with epilepsy

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Event Details

Date & Time

09 Mar 2024, 11:00 am to 07:45 pm

Venue

KKH Lecture Theatre (Training Centre), Women's Tower, Level 1

Audience

Healthcare Professionals

Language

English

Cost

S$300.00 - Medical specialists S$250.00 - Allied health professionals/Nurses/Residents

Programme


Venue

KKH Lecture Theatre (Training Centre), Women's Tower, Level 1

Fees & Payments

S$300.00 - Medical specialists
S$250.00 - Allied health professionals/Nurses/Residents
Current Session
09 Mar 2024
Workshop Paediatric Epilepsy Training (PET) Course - Level 1
S$300.00 - Medical specialists S$250.00 - Allied health professionals/Nurses/Residents 11:00 am to 07:45 pm