The British Paediatric Neurology Association has developed a series of training courses in paediatric epilepsy. The aim is to improve practice within childhood epilepsies and to provide a programme of continuing medical education.
There are currently 3 levels of courses:

• 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 It is recommended that all those planning to undertake PET2 should have completed a PET1 course.
• 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 have completed a PET1 course.
• 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.

Paediatric Epilepsy Training Course 1, Dublin, March 27th

The first PET1 Training Course to be held in Dublin will take place on Friday, March 27th, 2009.

The course will take place in Fitzwilliam Hall, Fitzwilliam Place Dublin 2.
Please click on the link to follow to view the programme Paediatric Epilepsy Course I Programme

Registration
The Registration fee for PET 1 in Dublin on March 27th 2009 will be £182.50 for medical professionals. There are a limited number of places available for nurses and EEG technicians at £130.00 GBP. Please email bookings@bpna.org.uk to reserve a reduced rate before sending your booking form. 
Fees are in UK Pounds Sterling. To register your interest in the course please email admin@iicn.ie or telephone 061 203040

Directions to the Venue
Please click on the link to follow Directions Fitzwilliam Hall

Paediatric Epilepsy Training Course 2, Belfast, May 5th and 6th

PET 2 Training Course will be held in Belfast on May 5th and 6th 2009

The course is delivered in two parts, each part being held over 2 days. The first part concentrates on general aspects of the epilepsies (history taking, differential diagnosis, investigation etc) and on epilepsies encountered in younger children. The second part concentrates on epilepsies presenting in mid childhood, older children and adolescents. It is recommended that all those undertaking a PET2 course consider attending a PET1 course first.

PET2 courses are limited to 35 participants only. PET2 is delivered by means of didactic teaching sessions and small workshops.

For details and a booking form please click on the link to follow PET 2 Training Course