We are excited to bring back PULSES: A TMS Introductory Workshop in Vancouver, Canada.
This two (2) day training certificate seminar is designed for new and interested TMS providers, researchers and technicians and includes hands-on training with TMS partner devices.
Physicians
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and the Clinical TMS Society. Amedco LLC 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 Designation Statement – Amedco LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 13.75 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This program includes:
- Neuromodulation: Evolution of rTMS into Psychiatry: History and where rTMS fits
- Clinical Efficacy of rTMS for Depression
- Practical Administration of rTMS for Depressed patients
- Hands-on Device Training & questions with several TMS devices, education on the application of protocols with devices, and practical education with finding treatment location using methods discussed in lectures
- A post-test and assessments.
Attendees will also have the ability to participate in an interactive Q&A Panel with Pulses faculty. Those who pass the test are awarded a certificate of completion.
Date/Time: Wednesday, February 20 - Thursday, February 21, 2019 | 7:00 am to 5:00 pm
Location: JW Marriott Parq Vancouver
Vancouver PULSES Schedule:*
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
| 8:00am - 8:45am | Registration Opens - Breakfast |
| 8:45am - 9:00am | Introduction and Review of Schedule Presented by: Michelle Cochran, MD |
| 9:00am - 9:45am CME - 45 MINS |
TMS: History, Basic Principles and Practical Considerations Presented by: Anthony Barker, PhD |
| 9:45am - 10:45am CME - 60 MINS |
Evolution of rTMS: Review of Research Presented by: Linda Carpenter, MD |
| 10:45am-11:00am | Break |
| 11:00am - 11:45am CME - 45 MINS |
Practical Administration - Office Presented by: Kimberly Cress, MD |
| 11:45am - 12:30pm CME - 45 MINS |
Practical Administration - MT and Location Presented by: Michelle Cochran, MD |
| 12:30pm - 1:30pm | Lunch |
| 1:30pm - 2:15pm CME - 45 MINS |
Practical Administration - Daily TX: Particulars & Beyond Presented by: Suzanne Kerns, MD |
| 2:15pm - 3:00pm CME - 45 MINS |
Practical Administration - Extending, Tapering and Beyond Presented by: Richard Pitch, MD |
| 3:00pm - 3:15pm | Break |
| 3:15pm - 4:15pm CME - 60 MINS |
Promising Indications Apart from Depression Presented by: Mohamed Abdelghani, MD |
| 4:15pm -5:15pm | Reception with Faculty |
Thursday, February 21, 2019
| 7:00am - 7:45am | Breakfast |
| 7:45am - 8:00am | Orientation Presented by: Suzanne Kerns, MD |
| 8:00am - 8:45am CME - 45 MINS |
Seizures-Educate, Prepare, Prevent and Monitor Presented by: Brian Smith, MD |
| 8:45am - 9:30am CME - 45 MINS |
Essential Insurance and Financial Matters Presented by: Max Okasha, MD |
| 9:30am - 9:45am | Break and Group Photo |
| 9:45am - 10:15am CME - 45 MINS |
Live Demonstration - Finding Location of Treatment Presented by: Michelle Cochran, MD |
| 10:15am - 10:45am CME - 30 MINS |
Hands-On Demonstration of Devices #1 Presented by: All Faculty |
| 10:45am - 11:15am CME - 30 MINS |
Hands-On Demonstration of Devices #2 Presented by: All Faculty |
| 11:15am - 11:45am CME - 30 MINS |
Hands-On Demonstration of Devices #3 Presented by: All Faculty |
| 11:45am - 12:30pm | Lunch |
| 12:30pm - 1:00pm CME - 30 MINS |
Hands-On Demonstration of Devices #4 Presented by: All Faculty |
| 1:00pm - 1:30pm CME - 30 MINS |
Hands-On Demonstration of Devices #5 Presented by: All Faculty |
| 1:30pm - 2:00pm CME - 30 MINS |
Hands-On Demonstration of Devices #6 Presented by: All Faculty |
| 2:00pm - 2:15pm | Break |
| 2:15pm - 3:00pm CME - 45 MINS |
Exam |
| 3:00pm - 5:00pm CME - 120 MINS |
Review Exam and Q&A Presented by: All Faculty |
| 6:00pm | Annual Meeting Welcome Reception |
*Topics and Speaker are subject to change.
2019 Pulses Workshop Pricing:
|
Participant Type |
General Registration |
|
| MEMBER | NON-MEMBER | |
| Prescribing clinicians: MD's. NP's and some PhD's. | $2,000 | $2,100 |
| Non-Prescribing clinicians: Medical assistants, technicians, medical students/residents and researchers. | $1,500 | $1,600 |
| Business Attendee: Other interested parties. business executives, advertisers, vendors, etc. | $3,000 | $3,250 |
* Registration for PULSES: A TMS Introductory Workshop does not include registration to the 2019 Clinical TMS Annual Meeting.