2023 - 2024 Epilepsy: Classification, Diagnosis and Management

This lecture discusses definitions and classifications, diagnosing, monitoring, and treatment of seizures.  The presentation will review motor and nonmotor generalized onset, as well as introduce West Syndrome. The presenter will discuss methods to diagnose, clinical presentation of, use of long-term electroencephalographic monitoring (LTM), and treatment options to control seizures, including medication options.

Target Audience

  • Residents
  • Physicians

Learning Objectives

Learners will be able to; 

  • Identify the classification of different types of seizures.
  • Describe methods of diagnosing seizures and epilepsy.
  • Discuss the acute management of seizures.
  • Explain the appropriate long-term treatment of seizures and epilepsy.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    TeleSpecialists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    TeleSpecialists designates this Enduring activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Course opens: 
11/15/2023
Course expires: 
06/30/2024
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Speaker(s)

Michelle Boudreau, D.O.

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Peer Reviewer(s)

Abhi Kapuria, M.D.

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    TeleSpecialists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    TeleSpecialists designates this Enduring activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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