Date & Location

Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM, A Live Webinar

Overview

This comprehensive 75-minute webinar brings together two distinguished experts in pediatric epilepsy, Dr. Brenda Porter and Dr. Katherine Brenda Xiong, to provide an in-depth exploration of current approaches to diagnosing and treating pediatric epilepsy. The session will guide practitioners through the complete spectrum of care, from initial diagnostic strategies to the latest advances in therapeutic interventions. Participants will gain valuable insights into modern diagnostic methodologies and evidence-based treatment approaches for pediatric epilepsy syndromes. The webinar will cover conventional pharmacologic approaches and dietary therapies, while also presenting cutting-edge surgical techniques and innovative neuromodulation strategies for managing refractory cases. Through this case-based discussion, participants will enhance their ability to develop comprehensive treatment plans that incorporate both traditional and emerging therapeutic options.

Credits

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.25 hours), AAPA Category 1 CME credits (1.25 hours), ANCC Contact Hours (1.25 hours), Non-Physician Participation Credit (1.25 hours)

Target Audience

Specialties - Neurology, Neurology , Pediatrics

Professions - Advance Practice Nurse (APN), Fellow/Resident, Non-Physician, Nurse, Physician, Physician Associate, Registered Nurse (RN), Student

Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, learners should be able to:
Evaluate current diagnostic approaches for pediatric patients with epilepsy Apply appropriate pharmacologic and dietary therapeutic approaches to pediatric epilepsy syndromes Understand the current surgical approaches to epilepsy, including focal ablation and respective approaches Discuss novel neuromodulation approaches for focal and generalized refractory epilepsy management.

Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, Stanford Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. 

Credit Designation 
American Medical Association (AMA) 
Stanford Medicine designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) 
Stanford Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.25 ANCC contact hours.

American Academy of PAs (AAPA)
Stanford Medicine has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This live activity is designated for 1.25 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.