Campus
Birmingham (Edgbaston)
Course overview
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.
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.
Course delivery
Most lectures are from visiting consultants, professionals and researchers in the field.
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.
Course dates
25-27 February
Attendance required
3 days - block teaching, usually 10.00 - 16.30.
Assessment
One 1,500 word essay
Credits
10 credits
Teaching staff
Academics involved in the delivery of this module
Hugh Rickards
Honorary Reader in Neuropsychiatry
Staff profile for Dr Hugh Rickards, Honorary Reader in Neuropsychiatry, Institute of Clinical Sciences at the University of Birmingham
Andrea Cavanna
Associate Professor in Neuropsychiatry
Staff profile for Dr Andrea Cavanna, Associate Professor in Neuropsychiatry at the University of Birmingham's Institute of Clinical Sciences.
Entry requirements
Please contact the programme team,+44 (0)121 415 8118 or email clinicalneuro@contacts.bham.ac.uk
Fees and scholarships
- £585
Home microcredential fee
Application process
You can choose to study this course as either a microcredential or a non-credit CPD short course.
Why choose a Postgraduate Microcredential short course?
- Microcredentials offer the perfect opportunity to boost your CV without the commitment of a full degree
- Usually taken from existing modules within a Masters, they can be used as standalone credentials with some also counting as academic credits at postgraduate level
- Add a postgraduate level qualification to your CV
- Develop the specialist skills you need for your career goals
- Alumni status with the University of Birmingham
- Learners will have the same access to our student support and campus facilities as our students on full degree programmes.
Please note the deadline for submitting an application:
- Applicants eligible for Home fees are to apply a minimum of 6 weeks before the module start date.
- Applicants eligible for Overseas fees are to apply a minimum of 3 months before the module start date.
Please note that once registered for the microcredential you cannot swap for the non-credit short course version.
Non-credit short course
The microcredential and the non-credit short course follow the same course structure, the difference between them both is with the non-credit short course you do not take the assessment at the end therefore you will not receive credits but will receive a certificate of completion, this certificate cannot be converted to credits.
Please note if you apply for the non-credit short course, you cannot swap to the microcredential version once registered.
Places on the non-credit short course are limited so please enquire before if spaces are available.