ECT and TMS in the Elderly
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Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
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Differentiate the indications, efficacy, and safety profiles of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), for the treatment of late-life mood disorders, including treatment-resistant depression.
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Apply evidence-based principles of ECT practice in older adults by selecting appropriate electrode placement, dosing strategies, continuation treatments, and cognitive monitoring approaches based on patient-specific clinical factors.
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Identify and manage common medical, cognitive, and neuropsychiatric complications associated with ECT in geriatric patients, incorporating risk-mitigation strategies and post-treatment relapse prevention plans.
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Description
This comprehensive, high-yield educational activity is designed to enhance clinical competence in geriatric psychiatry and support clinicians preparing for the geriatric psychiatry board examination. Led by expert, board-certified faculty with extensive experience in clinical practice and education, the course delivers a structured review of core diagnostic and therapeutic topics relevant to the evaluation and management of psychiatric disorders in older adults. Through evidence-based content and interactive board-style self-assessment questions, participants will reinforce key concepts, identify learning needs, and integrate best practices into patient care
Target Audience
- Addiction Professional
- Counselor
- Marriage & Family Therapist
- Nurse
- Physician
- Psychologist
- Social Worker