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Neuromodulation Support: September 23, 24, 25 \| October 28, 29, 30	» Printable Syllabus

Course Description
Neuromodulation Support is a three-day course specializing in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) with in depth lectures and comprehensive hands-on laboratory sessions on targeting, electrophysiological instrumentation, and interoperative microelectrode recording and stimulation.
Target Audience
Surgical technicians, physician assistants, surgical nurses, and industry technology representatives that will be present or assisting with neurosurgical procedures involving movement disorder patients. This audience is seeking to familiarize themselves with the full understanding of the treatment process for DBS.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of the course, the participant can expect to: • Identify the basic principles of neurology, neuropsychology, neuropharmacology and neurosurgical components of DBS therapy and how they effect movement and other neurological disorders. • Become familiar with applicable software and equipment necessary for MER and DBS through laboratory experience. • Understand the principles of electrophysiology and what factors effect microelectrode recording. • Attain an overall basic knowledge of the full treatment process for the DBS procedure.
Registration Information
Tuition will include a course book and syllabus, transportation to and from Pittsburgh or Cleveland International Airports, accommodations, transportation between course venues, and all meals and refreshments. The $4500 cost also includes a special dinner event on day 1 and 2. The first night will feature a guest neurosurgeon who will present and discuss the protocols of DBS implantation and offer up his personal experiences; the second night will include an evening excursion to Pittsburgh including the Three Rivers and Mount Washington areas. Early registration is recommended. A $500 deposit is required at the time of registration. Tuition must be paid in full prior to the start of the course. The course will commence at 8:00 a.m. on the first day and end at 3:15 p.m. on the last day. Please make your travel arrangements to arrive the evening before the first day and schedule air departures no earlier than 6:30 on the last day. All cancellations must be received two weeks prior to the start of the course or tuition will be applied to a future training course. If you have any special needs that require assistance or any dietary restrictions, please contact Greenville Neuromodulation Services at 724-588-7210. Requests must be received at least two weeks prior to the start of the course.

Testimonials

“Thank you for the recent course on Deep Brain Stimulation. It was excellent! As a doctor of 21 years, I often find attending seminars a chore, …. This was intellectually stimulating and kept me interested the entire course.”

- Dan Joachim, MD,
Interoperative Monitoring Services

"GNS course is an excellent preparation for anyone embarking on a DBS Surgical, Medical or Neurophysiology career. The faculty is knowledgeable, experienced and thorough. The practical sessions, especially
those pertaining to electronics, electrodes and target localization case studies are invaluable. This course is a must for all Movement Disorder Physicians, Surgeons
and Neurophysiologists."

- Venkataramana Vijay MD, FRCSC
Functional Neurosurgery Fellow
Columbia University, New York

“The intense yet organized three day
Neuromodulation course, provided by GNS, was resourceful and efficient by covering topics with range from the basic sciences through hands on training of Deep Brain Stimulation Operating Room scenarios. The chosen knowledgeable professors where approachable, directed stimulating thought provoking sessions
while maintaining a relaxing learning
environment. “

- Aiman Mahfouz, CNIM

"The neuromodulation seminar was a very informative seminar to attend.
Background information in all the support areas and demonstrations of how they are all interrelated helps to provide better patient care. The speakers were all very knowledgeable, approachable and
worked well together. The sterotactic lab certainly gave in-depth look at a
procedure that was unfamiliar to me."

- Christina Humphrey- OR Nurse
UPMC Horizon Hospital
Greenville, Pennsylvania