ECT (Electroconvulsive Therapy) Visiting Fellowship February 16-20 2026

February 16, 2026 to February 20, 2026

This course will review the clinical practice of Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT).

https://cce.upmc.com/content/ect-electroconvulsive-therapy-visiting-fellowship-february-16-20-2026

Code: SEVQEC

Target Audience

Nurse
Nurse Practitioner
Physician

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of the fellowship program, the participants should be able to identify the following:

Clinical indications, relative contraindications, side effects, and adverse risks of ECT. 

Clinical evaluation and management of ECT patients.

Clinical and technical aspects of ECT administration.

Techniques in lead placement, stimulus dosing, and seizure monitoring.

ECT anesthesia procedures.

Informed consent and legal aspects of ECT.

Clinical implications for special populations.

ECT acute maintenance treatment.

Recent developments in ECT devices.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 34.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 34.50 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 34.50 Attendance
Course opens: 
02/15/2026
Course expires: 
06/30/2026
Event starts: 
02/16/2026 - 7:00am EST
Event ends: 
02/20/2026 - 1:30pm EST

 

 

Disclaimer Statement

The information presented at this CME program represents the views and opinions of the individual presenters, and does not constitute the opinion or endorsement of, or promotion by, the UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences, UPMC / University of Pittsburgh Medical Center or Affiliates and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.  Reasonable efforts have been taken intending for educational subject matter to be presented in a balanced, unbiased fashion and in compliance with regulatory requirements. However, each program attendee must always use his/her own personal and professional judgment when considering further application of this information, particularly as it may relate to patient diagnostic or treatment decisions including, without limitation, FDA-approved uses and any off-label uses

UPMC WESTERN PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL
Pittsburgh, PA
United States

Tejal Bhojak, MD Assistant Professor of Psychiatry University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Medical Director, ECT Services Center for Interventional Psychiatry Western Psychiatric Hospital

Carmen Andreescu, MD Professor of Psychiatry University of Pittsburgh Western Psychiatric Hospital

 Candice Hart-Bailey, MS-BSN, RN Unit Director Center for Interventional Psychiatry

Marie Ann Gebara, MD Assistant Professor of Psychiatry University of Pittsburgh Western Psychiatric Hospital

Caitlin Loudon, MD Associate Professor of Anesthesiology University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Lauren Greer, CRNP Center for Interventional Psychiatry Western Psychiatric Hospital

Audrey Humes, BSN Nurse Clinical Manager Electroconvulsive Therapy Service Western Psychiatric Hospital

Danforth Lincoln, MD Faculty Clinician Assistant Professor of Medicine University of Pittsburgh

Daniel Varon, MD Assistant Professor of Psychiatry University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic

Mark Z. Zacharia, Esq. Assistant Counsel UPMC Corporate Legal Department

Faculty Disclosure

No members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships with any proprietary entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services, used on, or consumed by, patients to disclose.

Accreditation and credit designation

In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physician (CME)

 The University of Pittsburgh School designates this live activity for a maximum of 34.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nursing (CNE)

The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 34.50 contact hours.

Physician Assistant (AAPA)

The University of Pittsburgh has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 34.5 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. 

Other Healthcare Professionals

Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.

 

Available Credit

  • 34.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 34.50 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 34.50 Attendance
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