We have listed below education and training opportunities available to healthcare professionals caring for children and young people with epilepsy. If there’s any educational opportunities you believe are missing from the list, please contact nss.spen@nhs.scot
| Educational resource | Target audience | Details |
| BPNA PET courses- PET 1 | Paediatricians with epilepsy interest General and community paediatricians Epilepsy nurses Trainees Clinical physiologists in neurophysiology Any healthcare professionals who may be involved in the care of children and young people with epilepsy | bpna.org.uk Virtual and face-to-face courses (fee-paying) |
| BPNA PET courses- PET 2 and PET 3 | Epilepsy nurses Paediatricians with epilepsy interest Clinical physiologists in neurophysiology Trainees | bpna.org.uk Virtual and face-to-face courses (fee-paying) |
| BPNA PET4ward course | All those which have undertaken PET1, PET2 and PET3 Epilepsy nurses Paediatricians with epilepsy interest Clinical physiologists in neurophysiology Trainees | bpna.org.uk Virtual and face-to-face courses (fee-paying) |
| BPNA Expert to Expert course: Epilepsy | Paediatric neurologists | bpna.org.uk Face-to-face (fee-paying) |
| BPNA annual conference | Paediatric neurologists Epilepsy nurses Paediatricians with epilepsy interest Clinical physiologists in neurophysiology Trainees | bpna.org.uk Virtual and face-to-face (fee-paying) |
| BPNA distance learning course epilepsy module | Trainees Paediatricians with epilepsy interest | bpna.org.uk Virtual, requires local supervisor for trainees (fee-paying) |
| ILAE conferences and events ILAE educational materials | Paediatric neurologists Epilepsy nurses Paediatricians with epilepsy interest Clinical physiologists in neurophysiology Trainees | ilae.org Free educational materials available on website. Conferences and events are fee-paying. |
| Annual epilepsy research day | Paediatric neurologists Epilepsy nurses Paediatricians with epilepsy interest Clinical physiologists in neurophysiology trainees | One meeting every year, showcasing epilepsy research with a focus on Scotland. Booking via SPEN nss.spen@nhs.scot (Free meeting) |
| Epilepsy roadshows | General and community Paediatricians Clinical physiologists in neurophysiology Trainees Any healthcare professionals who may be involved in the care of children and young people with epilepsy | Rotates in different health board areas in Scotland with the same educational theme to cover all areas over 2-3 years. 2-hour sessions including epilepsy related talks and opportunity for local teams to discuss cases. Led by a local paediatrician with an interest in epilepsy and linked paediatric neurologist. Booking via SPEN nss.spen@nhs.scot (Free meeting) |
| SPEN members day | Paediatric neurologists epilepsy nurses Paediatricians with epilepsy interest Clinical physiologists in neurophysiology Trainees AHPs Third sector participants | Annual members day focuses on Scottish services for children and young people with epilepsy. Booking via SPEN nss.spen@nhs.scot (Free meeting) |
| Scottish paediatricians with an interest in epilepsy group (SPIEG) | Paediatricians with epilepsy interest Trainees | Three meetings every year. Keynote lecture and case discussions with peer review. Invited group only. Contact nss.spen@nhs.scot (Free meeting) |
| Paediatric epilepsy nurse specialist (PENS) group | Epilepsy specialist nurses | Three meetings every year. Invited group only. Contact nss.spen@nhs.scot (Free meeting) |
| Paediatric epilepsy awareness and emergency medication training | Education, social care, and healthcare involved in supporting young people | Available through TURAS learn (login required). (Free course) |
| British paediatric epilepsy group (BPEG) | Paediatric neurologists Paediatricians with epilepsy interest | bpna.org.uk Membership of BPNA/ BPEG required. (Free meeting) |
| Scottish paediatric neurology group (SPNG) | Paediatric neurologists Paediatricians with epilepsy interest | Scottish group. Three meetings every year. Invited group. |
| BPNA webinar lecture series | Paediatric neurologists Paediatricians with epilepsy interest Clinical physiologists in neurophysiology Trainees Epilepsy nurses | bpna.org.uk Free live lectures but need prior booking. BPNA members can access recorded lectures anytime. |
| EPNS webinar lecture series | Paediatric neurologists Paediatricians with epilepsy interest Clinical physiologists in neurophysiology Trainees Epilepsy Nurses | epns.info/epns-webinars Free live lectures but need prior booking. EPNS members access recorded lectures anytime. |
| Epicare ERN webinar series | Paediatric neurologists Paediatricians with epilepsy interest Clinical physiologists in neurophysiology Trainees Epilepsy Nurses | epi-care.eu/webinars Free live lectures but need prior booking |
| Natus neuro training academy | Paediatric neurologists Clinical physiologists in neurophysiology Trainees | neuro-training.academy/recorded-e-seminars Neurophysiology (EEG) training – free recorded lectures |
| Post Graduate Certificate in Epilepsy Studies (Level 11) | Healthcare professionals working directly with people with epilepsy | Online programme: Epilepsy Studies PgCert Part-time | Edinburgh Napier University |
| Roald Dahl professional development opportunities | Roald Dahl and Associate Roald Dahl nurses | Nurses are notified by the Roald Dahl Marvellous Children’s Charity (RDMCC) |
| ESNA competency framework for PENS | Paediatric epilepsy nurse specialists | The-Competency-Framework-for-Paediatric-Epilepsy-Nurse-Specialists.pdf (esna-online.org) |