SHC Journal Club for Psychiatrists and Nurse Practitioners - ECT Open House 4/02/2024

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, Online

This accredited activity is designed to provide practicing behavioral health professionals with information on the effects and efficacy of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), a treatment method available at Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital and Sharp Grossmont Hospital, to manage symptoms from mental health conditions such as severe depression and schizophrenia.

For in-person invitees, we invite you to join at
Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital
7850 Vista Hill Ave. San Diego, CA 92123
Refreshments will be available. Parking is available at the hospital parking lot.
Tuesday, April 2, 2024, 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. – CME Activity 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Tour of ECT Space (a video will be played for virtual attendees)

For our virtual attendees, please Join via Teams
Meeting ID: 292 409 401 325     Passcode: LaiGYY
Dial-in by phone  +1 858-573-1718,,507265825#
United States, San Diego

1. Review the literature summary on the effects of ECT on Heart Rate Variability (HRV) 24 and 72 hours after the course of ECT. Decreasing HRV, indicates lower level of arousal in the Autonomic Nervous System which maybe one mechanism ECT reduces the risk for suicide.
2. Review the evidence for the efficacy and tolerability of continuation and maintenance ECT for depression.
3. Review the data proving that ECT was NOT associated with subsequent risk of involvement in road traffic accidents.

Accreditation:  Sharp HealthCare is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CME Credit:  Sharp HealthCare designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s).  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

PA Credit:  PAs may claim a maximum of 1 Category 1 credits for completing this activity. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society.

NP Credit:  AANPCB accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) issued by organizations accredited by ACCME as an equivalent number of hours of participation. 1 AMA PRA Category 1 credit = 1 contact hour(s).

 

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