Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Depression

While there are a range of effective treatments available for individuals with depression, a significant subset of patients do not respond to standard treatment. Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is increasingly being used to partly fill this therapeutic void.

This live webinar presentation (90 minutes) will focus on the history, theory, and evidence for the use of TMS to treat Major Depressive Disorder. Particular emphasis will be placed on the factors that may indicate when TMS may be appropriate, how Rogers has used the combination of TMS and cognitive behavioral therapy for trea...Read moretment-resistant depressive disorder, as well as any safety and tolerability issues. Ample time will be allotted at the end of the presentation to address audience questions. Appropriate for Intermediate level practitioners. Less...

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Learning Objectives

  • Summarize the basic principles of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and its effect on patients with depression.
  • Identify at least three factors that determine whether or not a patient is appropriate for Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS).

Thursday, February 04, 2021

Live Interactive Webinar

12:00 PM CST - 01:30 PM CST

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EARN 1.5 CE Credit Hours
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About the speaker

Tyler Rickers, DO

Tyler Rickers, DO

Director, TMS Services
Tyler Rickers, DO, is a board-certified adult psychiatrist who specializes in treating resistant depression and personality disorders, specifically borderline personality disorder. Dr. Rickers works with young adults in the inpatient and partial hospital care at Rogers' Oconomowoc location as well as at the Focus depression recovery adult residential program. In addition, he serves as director of Rogers’ transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) services, providing treatment and consultation to patients.

Agenda

12 pm CT        Welcome and speaker introductions

12:05 pm        Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Depression

        • Brief review of the history of TMS
        • Overview of the FDA approval around TMS 
        • Understanding the theory of TMS

12:25 pm        Understanding what patients are appropriate for TMS

        • Patient populations for the use of TMS
        • Overview of the treatment regimen for TMS

12:45 pm        Case studies 

        • An overview of the initial studies of TMS
        • Review case studies for TMS

1:00 pm          Safety and tolerability

        • Identify risks with the use of TMS

1:15 pm          Moderated Q&A

1:28 pm          Where to get additional information on this topic

CE Information - Earn 1.5 CE Credit Hours

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