OBJECTIVES
The objectives of this program include:
1.Participants will gain thorough knowledge of the clinical applications of rTMS.
2.Hands-on experience with the rTMS equipment, including understanding the functions and settings of the device and coil placement, along with safety protocols and pre-requisites.
3.Training of participants in the assessment and screening of potential candidates for rTMS treatment or research.
- Centre for Advance Research and Excellence (CARE)-ICMR & Dept. of Psychiatry, AIIMS, New Delhi is initiating National Training Program for Neuromodulation particularly Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) from December 2023.
- The training program will consist of hands-on training workshop on Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) with integrated interactive talk on relevant topic by the subject experts.
- It aims to update the participants with ethical and safety standards needed in the application of rTMS for therapeutic and research purposes.
- It aims to be comprehensive by addressing the core theoretical knowledge and developing practical skills and technical aspects pertaining to administration of rTMS.
INTRODUCTION
Pre-reading – Theoretical aspects
Applicants of the training course must Pre-read the theoretical aspects before attending the hands-on training
Pre-reading materials:
♦Video recordings which would be accessible to the applicants before workshop
♦Suggested books and literature mentioned in the website
Doubts of applicants related to theoretical aspects would be clarified by experts during hands-on-training
Core Knowledge – | Safety and Ethical aspects – |
• Neuroanatomical and Neurophysiological basis of TMS | • Adverse effects and Screening the risk |
Training and Supervised Practice – Practical and Technical aspects
Hands-on-Training – Day 1 | Hands-on-Training – Day 2 |
• Demonstration of the TMS device | • Recapitulation of Day 1 |
SCHEDULE
A 2 day workshop will be organized every 4 months amounting to 3 workshops in a year
Sessions | Scheduled Dates |
April 2024 | 18th & 19th April 2024 |
CERTIFICATION
Pre and Post assessment is compulsory for all the participants to receive the certificates after completion of training.