Welcome to Practical applications of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in clinical settings

Program: BEN (also relevant for HES)

This one-day intensive course is designed for doctors, physiotherapists, psychologists, and sports scientists interested in the clinical applications of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), which is a non-invasive cortical stimulation technique able to induce cortical neuroplasticity.

Recent studies have demonstrated promising results in using rTMS to treat psychiatric disorders, neurological conditions, and chronic pain, as well as to improve cognitive performance and athletic performance.

Participants will gain hands-on experience in administering rTMS to several brain targets, such as the primary motor cortex and dorsolateral prefrontal cortex.

The course aims to equip professionals with the skills needed to effectively incorporate rTMS into their clinical practices, enhancing treatment outcomes for a diverse range of patients, healthy individuals, and athletes.

Prerequisites: 

Participants should have a basic understanding of neuroanatomy.

Students will:

• Gain a comprehensive knowledge of rTMS mechanisms and their clinical applications.
• Develop practical skills in setting up and delivering rTMS to several brain areas.
• Learn to identify appropriate treatment protocols for different conditions.
• Understand safety considerations and contraindications in rTMS treatment.

Form of evaluation:

Practical exam and multiple-choice questions.

Key literature: 

Selected papers and book chapters to be announced before the course.

Associate Professor Daniel Ciampi de Andrade, email: dca@hst.aau.dk

Postdoc Enrico De Martino, email: edm@hst.aau.dk

Important information concerning PhD courses: 

There is a no-show fee of DKK 3,000 for each course where the student does not show up. Cancellations are accepted no later than 2 weeks before the start of the course. Registered illness is of course an acceptable reason for not showing up on those days. Furthermore, all courses open for registration approximately four months before start of the course.

We cannot ensure any seats before the deadline for enrolment, all participants will be informed after the deadline, approximately 3 weeks before the start of the course.

To attend courses at the Doctoral School in Medicine, Biomedical Science and Technology you must be enrolled as a PhD student.

For inquiries regarding registration, cancellation or waiting list, please contact the PhD administration at phdcourses@adm.aau.dk When contacting us please state the course title and course period. Thank you.