rTMS training course

Voor client informatie over magnetische hersenstimulatie ofwel rTMS behandeling bij Depressie zie ook de client sectie van Brainclinics Treatment.

4-day rTMS training course: On request (min. 6 participants)
rTMS in psychiatry and new developments

Brainclinics Treatment is a specialist in the treatment of psychiatric disorders with new techniques such as repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS). We are offering you a 4-day course to learn more and get experience with this technique.

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a non-invasive brain stimulation technique. An electric current in a stimulation coil produces a magnetic field that induces a flow of electric current in the human brain. In combination with psychotherapy, rTMS has very good results in the treatment of depression and Parkinson’s Disease.

In recent years, rTMS has evolved from an investigational technique to a neuromodulation technique that has a rapidly growing number of applications and is gaining popularity in psychiatric and neurological settings. The growing acceptance of rTMS as a neuromodulation treatment is further evidenced by the first FDA approval of rTMS equipment for the treatment of treatment-resistant depression and several very promising recent publications.

The 4-day rTMS course will have a focus on:

The use and theoretical background of rTMS in clinical practice
Mechanisms and safety aspects
The use of rTMS in the treatment of depression and Parkinson’s Disease
Exciting new developments on the use of QEEG in the prediction of treatment outcome and markers for responders/non-responders.

In addition to the theoretical part, there will be time dedicated to hands-on practice for various protocols and applications. There will be room for discussion and the newest findings from our own experience in clinical practice will be shared. This course is most suitable for clinicians, psychiatrists and psychologists who have basic knowledge of neuroscience and consider using rTMS treatment in their own practices. Also researchers wanting to use rTMS in theirs studies are welcome.

Costs: 1500 euros for 4 days including lunch
A minimum of 6 participants is required for the course to take place.
After registration, some relevant literature will be forwarded as a preparation and the course is complemented by an extensive course manual with all PowerPoint slides and literature. We can also help in finding suitable accommodation in Nijmegen.

Please register by sending an E-mail to Martijn Arns

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What is rTMS?
rTMS (Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation) is a noninvasive method to excite neurons in the brain. The excitation is caused by weak electric currents induced in the tissue by rapidly changing magnetic fields (electromagnetic induction). By doing this, brain activity can be triggered or modulated without the need for surgery. In research and diagnosis, TMS is a very powerful tool for mapping how the brain works (brain mapping) and has been shown to be an efficacious noninvasive treatment for a host of disorders, including depression and Parkinson.