About the Event
The IMPRES Conference was designed by local and regional colleagues to provide evidence-based research on pediatric epilepsy surgery as well as highlight collaboration between pediatric epilepsy centers and programs. Workup and process of identifying surgical patients are discussed, including medical and dietary management.
Carter Snead III, M.D., presents the keynote, “History of Epilepsy Surgery: The Evolution of the Epileptologist in Epilepsy Surgery from Jasper to Present,” on Saturday, June 27. Snead is an Emeritus Professor of the University of Toronto’s Institute of Medical Science.
The Comprehensive Pediatric Epilepsy Center at UT Health Austin Pediatric Neurosciences at Dell Children’s presents the annual IMPRES Conference in collaboration with Lurie Children’s Epilepsy Center.
View the agenda and register to attend. Register by April 26 for discounted pricing.
For questions, contact Jessica Valverde or Courtney Keene at dcmcepilepsy@ascension.org.
Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, learners will be able to:
- Physician/Learners will be able to discuss etiology, pathophysiology, assessment, treatment plans and evaluation of infants and children with epilepsy.
- Nurses/Learners will identify how evidence-based communication and interprofessional teams including support groups can improve care of children with epilepsy.
- Interdisciplinary audience/Learners will identify the role of interdisciplinary care in managing patients with epilepsy.
Target Audience
- Specialties: Neurology, Neurosurgery
- Professions: Advanced Practice Nurse, Non-Physician, Nurse, Physician, Physician Assistant, Psychologists, Social Workers
Accreditation Statement
Ascension 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 health care team.
This activity was planned by and for the health care team, and learners will receive 9.50 IPCE credits for learning and change.
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (9.50 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (9.50 hours), General Attendance (9.50 hours), AAPA Credit(s) (9.50 hours), APA Credit(s) (9.50 hours), ANCC Contact Hour(s) (9.50 hours), ASWB Credit(s) (9.50 hours), IPCE Credit(s) (9.50 hours)