4th Training Course 2018 in Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation (NIBS)

14 May, 2018 - 16 May, 2018

09:00 - 17:30

Bern

Non-invasive brain stimulation techniques (so-called NIBS) are indispensable and important tools in clinical research of neuropsychiatric disorders, increasingly they are also recognized as an important option in the therapeutic toolbox, too.

Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS), with its growing set of evidence on safety and effectiveness, is not anymore only restricted to the research laboratory but has become a significant clinical option to treat an increasing number of psychiatric and neurological conditions.

In its footsteps, the more recent technique of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is evolving even quicker, promising a similar safety and efficacy profile and a much more convenient utilization by patients.

Developed in cooperation with some of the most renowned specialists (national and international), these courses aim to provide medical professionals with the necessary knowledge to effectively utilize rTMS and tDCS in relevant cases. Information on the mechanisms of action and the most recent clinical results will be presented and active, hands-on training will allow each participant to use the latest stimulation devices.

Programs

Day 1, 14.05.2018

Neurology

Day 2, 15.05.2018

Neurorehabilitation, Pain

Day 3, 16.05.2018

Psychiatry

Program

14 May, 2018

09:00 - 17:30

Day 1, 14.05.2018

09.00-09.15

Welcome of the participants

 

09.15-10.00

TMS Principles & Safety   -   K. Rösler

 

10.00-10.45

TMS in Neurodiagnostics   -    K. Rösler

 

10.45-11.15

Break

 

11.15-12:00

Hands-on Neurodiagnostics

 

12.00-13.30

Lunch

 

13.30-14.15

NIBS Principles and therapeutic applications in Neurology   -   J.-P. Lefaucheur

 

14.15-15.45

Hands-on rTMS, tCS, navigation

 

15.45-16.00

Break

 

16.45-17.15

NIBS in Movement disorders   -    D. Benninger

 

16.00-16.45

NIBS in Multiple sclerosis   -    J.-P. Lefaucheur

 

17:30           

Closing remarks

Program

15 May, 2018

09:00 - 17:30

Day 2, 15.05.2018

09.00-09.15

Welcome of the participants

 

09.15-10.00

NIBS in neuropathic Pain   -   J.-P. Lefaucheur

 

10.00-10.45

NIBS in Fibromyalgia   -    C. Perruchoud

 

10.45-11.15

Break

 

11.15-12:00

NIBS Principles and therapeutic applications in Neurorehab   -   R. Müri

 

12.00-13.30

Lunch

 

13.30-14.15

NIBS in Neurorehab - Focus on motor functions   -   F. Hummel

 

14.15-15.00

NIBS in Neurorehab - Focus on cognitive functions    -   T. Nyffeler

 

15.00-15.30

Break

 

15.30-17.00

Hands-on rTMS, tCS, Neuronavigation

 

17.00-17.15

Closing remarks

Program

16 May, 2018

09:00 - 17:30

Day 3, 16.05.2018

09.00-09.15

Welcome of the participants

 

09.15-10.00

NIBS Principles/Safety   -   D. Hubl

 

10.00-10.45

NIBS in Depression   -    K. Rösler

 

10.45-11.15

Break

 

11.15-12:00

NIBS in schizophrenia
Auditory hallucinations and negative symptoms   -   T. Dierks

 

12.00-13.30

Lunch

 

13.30-14.00

Practical aspects of NIBS in clinical routine   -   B. Langguth

 

14.00-15.00

Hands-on
(5-7cm rule, F3 on EEG Cap, Beam F3, Neuronavigation)

 

15.00-15.30

Break

 

15.30-16.15

Other indications in psychiatry - an overview   -    F. Rachid

 

16.15-17.00

The place of tDCS, rTMS and ECT in clinical practice   -   J.-F. Mall

 

17.00-17.30         

Practical aspects of rTMS in Switzerland (Psy Interv.-Group, certified centers, reimbursement…)