TMS Prescriber Training
FREE TMS prescriber training online
For qualified, practicing psychiatrists to prescribe repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)
We are offering the opportunity for qualified, practicing psychiatrists to complete a free online training course in the prescribing of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) for depression.
What does training cover?
The training will cover
☑ TMS treatment parameters
☑ TMS contraindications and side effects
☑ Clinical considerations
☑ Practical TMS session (1 hour in clinic)
How long does it take?
The total time requirement is five hours with one hour in clinic for hands on experience.
In clinic sessions will be arranged on a case-by-case basis and will be carried out with full compliance to the latest PPE measures and safety guidance.
5 Depression Conditions Covered By Training
Clinical
Depression
Teenage
Depression
16-18
SAD –
Seasonal Affective
Disorder
Postnatal
Depression
Bipolar
Disorder
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Please email a copy of your CV with the words ‘Prescriber Training’ in the email subject line and we will get in touch to arrange your training.
TMS Compared to Other Treatments
Antidepressants
Oral
Medication
✓ NICE approved
✓ Non-invasive
✓ Outpatient treatment
✘ Ongoing recovery
Antidepressant Side Effects:
Anxiety
Diarrhoea
Dizziness
Fatigue
Headache
Increased appetite
Migraine
Nausea
Nervousness
Sleep problems
Sexual dysfunction
Weight gain
ECT
Electrical current
to induce seizure
✓ NICE approved
✘ Invasive
✘ In patient treatment
✘ Hours/days to recover
ECT Side Effects:
Confusion
Disorientation
Headaches
Intense sleepiness
Jaw ache
Anaesthetic complications
Memory loss
Muscle aches
Nausea
TMS
Non-invasive
magnetic fields
✓ NICE approved
✓ Non-invasive
✓ Outpatient treatment
✓ Immediate recovery
TMS Side Effects:
Mild headaches
Mild fatigue
Brochure for GPs/Professionals
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