SPRUCe | Pediatric Epilepsy in Rural Settings: Initiation of Pharmacologic Therapy – Which Medication for Which Patient?
Join this accredited CME session, hosted by SPRUCe (Sustaining Pediatrics in Rural & Underserved Communities), with a presentation by Dr. Cyrus Boelman, Pediatric Neurologist.
Learning Objectives
- Compare first-line antiepileptic medications for various pediatric seizure types
- Outline a plan for monitoring treatment response and managing side effects in pediatric patients on anti-epileptic drugs
- Identify red flags and referral criteria for involvement of a pediatric neurologist
Accreditation statement
The University of British Columbia Division of Continuing Professional Development (UBC CPD) is fully accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Continuing Medical Education (CACME) to provide study credits for continuing medical education for physicians. This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and has been approved by UBC CPD for up to 1.5 MOC Section 1 Group Learning credits. Each physician should claim only those credits accrued through participation in the activity.
