Clinical TES Certification
The international Clinical TES Certification course is a one-day certification taught by global leaders in clinical TES systems.
The course educates clinicians and researchers about the scientific principles, the mechanics of TES equipment, regulatory and legal frameworks, and practical considerations for offering clinical TES - and specifically tDCS.
Obtaining a Clinical TES Certification ensures a solid foundation for successful TES-supported treatments, empowering both you and your clients for effective outcomes, whether conducted in clinical settings or from the comfort of home.
Our courses are offered online, suitable for most time zones.
TMS+TES Certification: We offer a comprehensive four day Clinical TMS+TES Certification in collaboration with the International Clinical TMS Certification course
Testimonials
The PlatoScience certification course was exactly what I needed to better understand the nature of tDCS, the clinical applications, best practices, and the science behind the PlatoWork device. It was a concise course that was very informative and well structured and enjoyable. I felt going through the course has provided me the foundation to better manage my patients successfully and confidently utilizing tDCS.
Ruchir P. Patel, M.D., FACP
Medical Director and Founder
TMS Institute of Arizona
United States
PlatoScience certification course provides a broad insight into the key concepts and theories related to tDCS. The instructors were knowledgeable and inspiring, able to explain even complex topics in a clear and comprehensible manner. In addition, the course offers valuable practical instructions, that can be applied when utilizing PlatoScience with our patients.
Dr. Anu Holm
Medical Physicist, Adjunct professor
Recuror Oy
Finland
The PlatoScience certification course is a well-structured and practical program that offers just what is needed for tDCS treatment. The course provides a clear understanding of the technique's concepts and theories, while emphasizing practical application. The instructors are highly qualified and knowledgeable. It gives the necessary tools to optimize patient outcomes and enhance their well-being using PlatoScience. I highly recommend it.
Dr. David Monroy Duque
MD Psychiatry, CES-UPB
Private practice
Colombia
Instructors
Dr. Balder Onarheim
Balder is a world expert in TES equipment, and has more than 10 years experience with designing TES systems. He is the founder of PlatoScience and the lead designer behind the PlatoWork tDCS device, and has deep insights into both the science of TES and the mechanics of TES devices.
Morten 'Gørtz' Jønsson
With more than 10 years of experience with a range of neuromodulation technologies, incl TES and TMS, Gørtz is the PlatoScience in-house expert on the most recent science of TES and related technologies. Morten is a psychologist and a former PhD student at DRCMR - one of the leading BCI research centres in Europe.
Vivian Murad
Vivian is the COO at PlatoScience, and an expert in medical regulations and sales with 12+ years of experience with supplying medical equipment. Her core expertise lies in combining a deep market understanding with user needs, to support clinics to get the most out of new technologies.
Already TMS certified?
PlatoScience has a collaboration with the International Clinical TMS Certification Course, offering former participants discounted TES certification - see the details here.
Practical information
Format
The Clinical TES Certification course is a comprehensive one-day program, available both onsite and online. Through academic lectures and hands-on sessions, participants gain essential content and practical exercises for confident utilisation of TES in clinical practice and research.
Participation criteria
This course is suitable for psychologists, psychiatrists, medical specialists, researchers, nurses, lab assistants, and technicians.
Content
Drawing on the most recent scientific findings from the field, the course's core focus is to offer a thorough and updated understanding of the neurophysiology of tDCS, and the protocols for practical use. There will be some references to other forms of TES neurostimulation but the main focus will be on tDCS.
In addition to the scientific content, the certification has content on the mechanics of tDCS equipment, the regulatory and legal frameworks, and practicalities for clinical tDCS offerings.
Program
- Introduction of course and participants
- Session 1: Intro to TES
- Session 2: Neurophysiology of TES
- Session 3: tDCS equipment
Break (1hr)
- Session 4: Clinical tDCS 1
- Session 5: Clinical tDCS 2
- Session 6: TES in clinic
