Demystifying Electroconvulsive Therapy: A Discussion of the Practice of Modern ECT

FOR WJCS STAFF ONLY

Date: 9/26/24          Time: 9:00-10:00          Contact hrs: 1 

This course will explain the indications, practice, and outcomes of ECT in an effort to clarify and destigmatize ECT. Extensive research has found ECT to be highly effective for the relief of major depression. It is also used for other severe mental illnesses, such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.

Method: Lecture, discussion.

Learning Objectives:

1. Participants will learn for which mental health conditions ECT is indicated.
2. Participants will learn how ECT is currently administered.
3. Participants will learn the results of outcome studies on ECT treatment.
4. Participants will learn the risks and benefits of ECT.

Instructor: Roy Smetana, MD, PhD, Director of Neuromodulation at NYP Westchester Behavioral Health Center
Location: Live via Zoom
Cost: WJCS staff only

Westchester Jewish Community Services is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0101, and by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW0067.

Please note: To receive CE credits, one must attend the entirety of the class. Partial credit will not be awarded to those who attend only a portion of the class. Therefore, late arrival or an early departure of greater than 10 minutes constitutes not attending a class in its entirety. To document attendance, participants must sign in and out of the class and complete an evaluation at the end of each class.