Advanced Studies Certificate in General Pediatric Neurology

Specialized training in pediatric neurology organized jointly with the Robert Debré Hospital in Paris. A certifying program for specialist physicians to deepen their knowledge in pediatric neurology.

Learning objectives

  • Understand the development of the nervous system in children
  • Master the clinical assessment of children with neurological disorders
  • Interpret complementary investigations (EEG, brain imaging)
  • Diagnose and manage pediatric epilepsy
  • Manage cerebral palsy and movement disorders
  • Diagnose and manage pediatric neuromuscular and neurodegenerative diseases

Detailed program

  1. Session 1: Introduction to pediatric neurology and objectives
  2. Session 1: Major neurological problems in children
  3. Session 1: Development of the nervous system in children
  4. Session 1: Brain development in infants and children
  5. Session 1: Neurological developmental milestones
  6. Session 1: Assessment of neurological development
  7. Session 1: Clinical evaluation of the child with neurological disorders
  8. Session 1: Brain imaging in children
  9. Session 1: Neurological tests specific to children
  10. Session 2: Basic principles of EEG
  11. Session 2: Fundamentals of EEG in children
  12. Session 2: EEG application techniques
  13. Session 2: Reading basic EEG tracings
  14. Session 2: Advanced pediatric electroencephalography
  15. Session 2: Interpretation of tracings
  16. Session 2: Pediatric epilepsy: diagnosis and management
  17. Session 2: Types of epilepsy in children
  18. Session 2: Anticonvulsant medications and therapies
  19. Session 3: Cerebral palsy and movement disorders
  20. Session 3: Spasticity and dyskinesia
  21. Session 3: Assessment and management of movement disorders
  22. Session 3: Common neuromuscular diseases in children
  23. Session 3: Diagnosis and management of neuromuscular disorders
  24. Session 3: Pediatric neurodegenerative diseases
  25. Session 3: Management of neurodegenerative diseases and palliative care

Prerequisites

  • Be a specialist physician in Neurology and/or Pediatrics

Target audience

  • Specialist Neurologists
  • Specialist Pediatricians

Information

Duration
9 days (3 sessions of 3 days each)
Level
Specialized
Format
In-person
Category
Neurology
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