Brain Stimulation Intensive Course - ECT Track

Monday, October 19, 2026, 8:00 AM - Friday, October 23, 2026, 4:00 PM, MUSC - Charleston, Charleston, SC


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (44.50 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (44.50 hours)

An outstanding faculty from MUSC deliver morning hands on experience followed by afternoon lectures. An emphasis is placed on understanding the commonalities that apply across the field, as well as the particular evidence base for ECT and its use in disorders or as a research tool. Participants will leave with a certification, provided they have passed a written examination and hands-on skill demonstration. Students will leave with a full understanding of where the field is now, as well as likely new advances that will emerge over the next few years, and how to integrate the new advances into their full understanding of brain stimulation physics and science.

1. Review and apply knowledge of past and current brain stimulation research in order to provide optimal care.
2. Describe the full range of current methods of brain stimulation and how they differ in their approach to stimulating the brain.
3. Discuss the ECT literature, the latest brain stimulation techniques, the appropriate clinical uses and guidelines, and how to apply these to patient care.
4. Demonstrate hands on practice in treatment device setup, seizure threshold determination, and dosing protocols.
5. Identify current safety guidelines and be able to respond to a patient crisis during ECT.
6. Be able to select appropriate patients who meet treatment criteria and are good candidates for treatment.

Conference and Registration information please visit:
Brain Intensive Courses

Cancellation Policy

A refund will be made upon written request prior to one month prior to the start of the conference less a $100 cancellation fee. After this date, no refunds will be made. we reserve the right to cancel the program if necessary. Full registration fees will be refunded for cancelled programs. By registering for this conference, you acknowledge and agree to this cancellation policy.

Accessibility Statement
 
Medical University of South Carolina is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME Conference Coordinator.

The Medical University of South Carolina adheres to ACCME Criteria, Standards and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

In accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education anyone involved in planning or presenting this educational activity will be required to disclose any financial relationships with any ineligible companies. An ineligible company is any entity whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, reselling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. Any financial relationships with these ineligible companies have been mitigated by the MUSC Office of CME. Speakers who incorporate information about off-label or investigational use of drugs or devices will be asked to disclose that information at the beginning of their presentation.