British Paediatric Neurology Association
Paediatric Epilepsy Training Courses


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The British Paediatric Neurology Association has developed an exciting series of training courses in paediatric epilepsy. The aim is to improve practice within childhood epilepsies across the UK and provide a programme of continuing medical education. There are currently 3 levels of courses:
  1. PET1 is designed to meet the needs of all doctors and allied health professionals who are likely to come into contact with children with epilepsy but who do not have a particular interest in or responsibility for epilepsy. It is also suitable for trainees in various medical specialties, including paediatrics, paediatric neurology and neurodisability. It is recommended that all those planning to undertake PET2 should have completed a PET1 course.
  2. PET2 is particularly designed to meet the needs of paediatricians who have, or are seeking to develop, specific expertise / lead role in childhood epilepsies whether in a hospital or community setting. It is also appropriate for more experienced epilepsy nurses and more experienced trainees in paediatrics, paediatric neurology or neurodisability. Please note that it is recommended that those planning to undertake PET2 training should consider completing a PET1 course first.
  3. PET3 is designed to meet the needs of those providing a tertiary level service to children with epilepsy. This will mainly be paediatric neurologists but it is also suitable for the needs of some paediatricians, consultants in neurodisability and consultants in neuropsychiatry who are also providing such services.
Click here for the Level 1 course programme.
Click here for the Level 2 course programme.
Click here for the Level 3 course programme.
Level 1: PET1 is delivered by means of didactic teaching sessions and small workshops, which make use of videos. Course places are limited. This is a one day course costing £182.50, with reduced rate places for nurses and EEG technicians at £130.00.

Course dates:

Level 2:

The course is delivered in two parts PET2 (days 1&2) and PET2 (days 3&4).  Each part is held over 2 days.  PET2 courses are limited to 42 participants only and is delivered by means of didactic teaching sessions and small workshops, which make use of videos and actors. There is a high demand for places at PET2 courses, please book early to avoid disappointment. Each two day course costs £355.00.

Days 1&2 concentrate on general aspects of the epilepsies (history taking, differential diagnosis, investigation etc) and on epilepsies encountered in younger children. 

Days 3&4 concentrate on epilepsies presenting in mid childhood, older children and adolescents. Attendees must attend Days 1&2 before attending Days 3&4. You must attend days 1&2 before attending days 3&4.

Level 3:

Level 3 courses take place annually, the next being held:

Edinburgh, March 2011

For further information please email.

Updated 8-mar-10