ECT Certificate Course
Traditionally an in-person conference, this year’s event will be held virtually for the second time. It is set to include plenary presentations by leading experts in the fields of ECT, TMS, and other novel brain stimulation therapies, as well as a poster session for abstract submissions.
A virtual course on electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), this event will consist of two half days of didactic and practicum experiences. Topics covered include patient selection and preparation, ECT and anesthesia technique, management of complications, post-ECT management, and medicolegal issues. It will conclude with an exam (optional) testing participants’ theoretical and practical knowledge learned in the course.
Intended Audience
Since its development in 1938, electroconvulsive therapy has remained a crucial part of the psychiatrist’s armamentarium in the treatment of major mental illness. Continued research has resulted in numerous refinements in treatment technique. Recommendations in the last decade regarding optimal practice have included important new ideas regarding patient selection, stimulus dose titration, and outpatient maintenance strategies. The International Society for ECT and Neurostimulation (ISEN), in accordance with its mission to promote the safe and effective use of ECT, commissioned a task force in 1997 to study the training and credentialing of clinicians in this treatment modality. As a result of this task force, this full-day course on ECT, with exam, was developed. This course has been developed for psychiatrists, other physicians, and nurses involved in the administration of ECT.
Objectives
At the conclusion of the conference, participants should be able to:- identify the indications for electroconvulsive therapy and appropriateness of patients.
- evaluate patients to determine appropriateness for unilateral or bilateral treatment.
- understand stimulus settings for present ECT devices.
- identify and manage common ECT complications.
- develop effective continuation and maintenance treatment strategies for patients with recurrent illness.
Continuing Education Information
This activity provides continuing education credit for physicians and psychologists. This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the collaboration of AffinityCE and ISEN. AffinityCE is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.AffinityCE designates this live CME activity for a maximum of 6.75 hours of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AffinityCE is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. AffinityCE maintains responsibility for this program and its content. The instructional level of this activity is intermediate. The cost to participate in this CE activity is included in the activity registration fee.
Nurses and other health professionals can receive a participation certificate that states that this activity provides AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. This may be used for continuing education credit. Please consult your accrediting organization or licensing board for their acceptance of this CE activity.
Practicum sessions will give attendees sufficient time to complete the course objectives. However, ISEN does not certify the competency of any individual.
Registration for the ECT Course does not establish an account in the CE Center or automatically provide continuing education credit. You must sign into the CE Center site and evaluate the content of the activity to earn CE credit. Participants are able to print and/or save a CE certificate or obtain a statement of participation.
The deadline to complete the evaluation is May 29, 2022.
Step by step instructions, should you need them, are available on page 3 of the Presenter Disclosures and CME Info. document. For questions related to the CE Center, please reach out to AffinityCE directly, cds_support+isen@affinityced.com
Agenda
Saturday, May 14, 2022
Richard Jaffe, MD
Richard Jaffe, MD
Robert M. Greenberg, MD
Richard Jaffe, MD and Robert M. Greenberg, MD
Richard D. Weiner, MD, PhD
Georgios Petrides, MD
Richard D. Weiner, MD, PhD and Georgios Petrides, MD
Sunday, May 15, 2022
W. Vaughn McCall, MD, MS
C. Edward Coffey, MD and Joan Prudic, MD
Charles H. Kellner, MD and Amy S. Aloysi, MD, MPH
W. Vaughn McCall, MD, MS, C. Edward Coffey, MD, Joan Prudic, MD, Charles H. Kellner, MD and Amy S. Aloysi, MD, MPH
Important Event Notes
Refund Policy
A refund of the registration fee, less an $85 processing fee, will be made when an email-written request followed by an email-written confirmation is received one week prior to the event start date. After this time, refunds cannot be made. Fees will not be refunded for failure to participate. The sponsors of the course reserve the right to cancel or postpone any conference because of unforeseen circumstances or insufficient enrollment. In the event of such cancellations, full tuition will be refunded. ISEN reserves the right to refuse registration, or refund registration fees, to any person whose presence has the potential to be disruptive and/or not consistent with the mission and goals of the organization.
Virtual Events and Digital Materials
These live virtual events will be hosted via Zoom Video Webinar. Registrants will have access to program information, including slide sets received from speakers in advance of the meeting, via a password-protected page on the ISEN website.
Disclosure of Commercial Relationships
In compliance with the ACCME Standards for Commercial Support, all individuals in a position to control/influence the content of this activity are required to disclose relevant financial interests with any commercial interests and/or non-FDA approved use of a drug or a device that is included in the presentation.
Enhancing Communication
If you require assistance with hearing or vision to make this conference accessible to you, please email meetings@isen-ect.org at least three weeks prior to the event date.
Questions? Please email: meetings@isen-ect.org