2024 Epilepsy Update Conference

Sunday, November 17, 2024, 7:45 AM - 6:30 PM PST, Disneyland Hotel, Anaheim, CA


The 2024 Epilepsy Update Conference will bring together some of the top epilepsy specialists from around California and the country to update our community on new information regarding the diagnosis and treatment of patient with epilepsy. This symposium will provide education on the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy to improve referrals pattern to specialized epilepsy centers as well as improve the diagnosis of epilepsy in patients being seen in the community so all patients can be given the correct diagnosis and receive the best treatment rapidly for their diagnosis which results in the best quality of life.

1. Review the appropriate treatment protocol for a child with drug resistant epilepsy
2. Recall the definition of SUDEP
3. Describe the current understanding of the causes and possible preventions of SUDEP
4. Review how surgery can decrease the rates of SUDEP
5. Review the use of RNS in the treatment of epilepsy in adults
6. Describe the use of thalamic RNS in the treatment of epilepsy
7. Review the current uses of deep brain stimulation in the treatment of epilepsy
8. Describe the uses of the new VNS in the treatment of epilepsy
9. Describe the process of selection the appropriate neuromodulation device for a person with epilepsy
10. Describe the process of selection the appropriate neuromodulation device for a person with epilepsy
11. Review the use of laser ablation in the treatment of epilepsy
12. Describe the treatment gap in epilepsy and ways to improve access to care

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In-person Fees
(In-Person) Physicians: $100.00
(In- Person) All Other Healthcare Providers: $50.00

Refund Policy:
All cancellations must be submitted in writing and refunds will be subject to an administrative charge. To view the policy, click here. Please e-mail cancellation request to [email protected]. If you do not receive confirmation of your cancellation via e-mail, please call (310) 423-5548.

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Disclaimer
All educational materials provided during and after the course are for your personal use only and should not be reproduced or distributed in any manner without the express permission of Cedars-Sinai.

Right to Cancel or Postpone
Cedars-Sinai reserves the right to cancel or postpone any course due to unforeseen circumstances. In the unlikely event that Cedars-Sinai must cancel or postpone this course, the registration fee will be fully refunded. Cedars-Sinai is not responsible for any related costs, charges or expenses to participants, including fees assessed by airline, travel or lodging agencies.

Health and Safety Protocol
Before registering for this event, please read our Health and Safety Protocol for current requirements pertaining to attending in-person events. 

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In support of improving patient care, Cedars-Sinai 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 REPORTING TO ACCREDITING BODIES AND BOARDS
To ensure the Cedars-Sinai CME Office is able to accurately report your CE, MOC points and other credit types when offered, you must do the following before earning the credits/points:
• Log into your account in the CME Portal: https://cedars.cloud-cme.com/
• Select MyCME, then Profile.  Thenupdate your profile with your birth month and day, and as appropriate complete the MOC, Credentials and/or State License sections.   Please be sure to click Submit when complete. Points/other credit types will not be awarded retrospectively.

DESIGNATION OF CREDIT:

AMA for Physicians: Cedars-Sinai designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.50AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.   

AMA Attendance for Non-Physicians: Attendance credit will be provided to other health care professionals upon the fulfillment of attendance requirements. Participants should ensure in advance that their credentialing or licensing organization accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. 

AAPA Credit for Physician Assistants: Cedars-Sinai 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 activity is designated for 7.50AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Interprofessional Continuing Education: This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team and learners will receive 7.50 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit(s) for learning and change.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ (MD, DO) (7.50 hours), AAPA Category 1 CME credit (7.50 hours), IPCE (7.50 hours), Non-Physician AMA Attendance (7.50 hours)

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Cedars-Sinai adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Sunday, November 17, 2024

For exhibit inquiries, please email [email protected].