Short course

Epilepsy - An Introduction

This short course will equip you with a comprehension of the basic principles of epilepsy, the symptoms, classification, consequences and the behavioural effects of antiepileptic drugs.

Start date
27 - 29 February 2024
Duration
3 days (9 lectures)
Mode
Face-to-face
Cost
Home - £565 International - £1,480
Level
Postgraduate microcredential
Credit
10 credits

Overview

The aim of this module is to provide an introduction to current developments in the understanding and treatment of epilepsy and epilepsy-associated behavioural symptoms. 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.

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.

Credits

10 credits.

Attendance Required

3 days - block teaching, usually 10.00 - 16.30.

Dates

27 - 29 February 2024.

Assessment

One 1,500 word essay.

Coordinators

  • Dr Hugh Rickards - Consultant in Neuropsychiatry and Programme Lead.
  • Professor Andrea Cavanna - Consultant in Behavioural Neurology and Deputy Programme Lead.
  • Most lectures are from visiting consultants, professionals and researchers in the field.

Stand Alone Course

This short course can also be taken as a stand-alone course if required. If taken as an individual course you will receive a certificate of attendance for CPD purposes.

Fee if taken as a stand alone course

For information on fees please contact the Programme Administrator. Please note - no masters level credits are available for this module unless taken as part of the MSc, PGDip or PGCert in Clinical Neuropsychiatry programme. 

Entry requirements if taken as a stand alone course

For information on requirements please contact the Programme Administrator. 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.

More information

Please contact the Postgraduate Administrator at  clinicalneuro@contacts.bham.ac.uk.