ACCREDITATION
Internationally Accredited. Globally Recognized. Clinically Trusted.
The Academy of Brain Stimulation International Clinical TMS Certification is among the most internationally recognized training programs in brain stimulation, combining academic rigor, clinical relevance, and global accessibility.
Courses are developed and delivered by internationally renowned experts and key opinion leaders in non-invasive brain stimulation. Faculty members have contributed to and follow the training recommendations of the International Federation of Clinical Neurophysiology for best practice in brain stimulation training (Fried et al., 2020).
1. CME ACCREDITATION
Accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®), providing European CME credits (ECMEC®s).
These credits are widely recognized internationally and can be converted for use within North American CME systems (United States and Canada).
2. PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
AoBS certification is formally recognized for professional accreditation by the Dutch-Flemish Brain Stimulation Foundation, including:
3. CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Courses are accredited for continuing professional development (CPD) and support re-accreditation requirements for ongoing clinical practice.
4. INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION & STANDARDS
AoBS courses are developed in alignment with international standards in brain stimulation and are recognized by leading professional organizations in the field.
Our training fulfills the theoretical education requirements for established international certification pathways and is widely used by clinicians and researchers preparing for formal accreditation in brain stimulation.
5. INDUSTRY ALIGNMENT
AoBS collaborates with leading TMS technology providers, ensuring alignment with current clinical practice and real-world implementation.
6. TRUSTED WORLDWIDE
AoBS has trained clinicians, researchers, and technicians across more than 80 countries, supporting the global adoption of non-invasive brain stimulation.
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7. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
8. POSITIONING STATEMENT
The Academy of Brain Stimulation is uniquely positioned at the intersection of academic excellence, clinical practice, and international accreditation.
By combining CME accreditation, professional recognition, and alignment with global standards, AoBS delivers one of the most comprehensive and internationally adopted TMS certification programs available today.
9. CERTIFICATION
After completing our courses, you will immediately receive your Academy of Brain Stimulation certificate and your EACCME CME credits (no waiting), officially qualifying you as an AoBS Certified Clinical TMS Practitioner.
10. TMS RE-ACCREDITATION
AoBS Certification is valid for three years, after which renewal is required to stay aligned with current clinical standards and safety guidelines.
Re-accreditation options
Professionals can renew their certification in one of two ways:
This option provides access to the updated theoretical modules and final assessment, covering the latest developments in:
Participants who successfully complete the theory modules renew their certification for another three-year period.
11. WHO IS AUTHORIZED TO OFFER TMS THERAPY?
In most countries, rTMS is prescribed by medical specialists such as psychiatrists or neurologists (or sometimes also other physicians). In some countries, TMS prescribers may include all health care professionals authorized to treat patients with psychological disorders, including medical specialists, but also psychotherapists, clinical psychologists, clinical neuropsychologists. Many countries distinguish between TMS prescribers and TMS technicians who are operating the TMS device under supervision of a TMS prescriber. These TMS technicians are for example nurse practitioners, lab assistants or physician’s assistants.
Importantly, following our or any TMS Certification Courses is no replacement for a recognized clinical qualification / profession required to prescribe TMS therapy or to be registered as a healthcare professional within the healthcare sector of a given country. Our International Clinical TMS Certification does not replace or substitute any potential national regulation regarding the authorized use of TMS in a clinical setting. TMS Certification Courses and accredited CME activities are offered solely for educational purposes and do not constitute any form of certification of (clinical) competency.
12. DISCLAIMER
All content presented on our webpages, and during our digital on-demand program as well as live TMS Certification Courses is no medical advice but for informational and educational purposes only.
The Academy does not recommend or endorse any specific practitioner, equipment, product, medical procedure, or protocol presented in our courses or on our webpages and the Academy does not give direct medical advice. Reliance on any information provided or mentioned during our courses, our recordings or on our websites is always at your own risk. Practitioners should always consult additional sources of information and exercise their best professional judgement before making clinical decisions of any kind.
Accreditation
The International Clinical TMS Certification Courses are organized by the Academy of Brain Stimulation (AoBS). The Academy is comprised of international renowned experts and key opinion leaders in Transcranial Brain Stimulation.
Faculty members of the International Clinical TMS Certification Course co-authored and follow the training recommendations of the International Federation of Clinical Neurophysiology (IFCN) for training in the practice of non-invasive brain stimulation (Fried et al., 2020).
Our In-Person live TMS Certification Courses and our On-Demand Online TMS Certification Program are formally recognized by the Dutch-Flemish Brain Stimulation Foundation (Stichting Hersenstimulatie) for both accreditation and re-accreditation of:
European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education
Our Clinical TMS Certification Courses – whether onsite live, online live, or on-demand – are officially accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®).
US CME
Physicians may convert EACCME® credits into AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ through the agreement between the Union Européenne des Médecins Spécialistes (UEMS) and the American Medical Association (AMA).
Canadian CME
Live educational activities, occurring outside of Canada, recognised by the UEMS-EACCME® for ECMEC®s are deemed to be Accredited Group Learning Activities (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
Certification
After completing our courses, you will immediately receive your Academy of Brain Stimulation certificate and your EACCME CME credits (no waiting), officially qualifying you as an AoBS Certified Clinical TMS Practitioner.
TMS Re-Accreditation
AoBS Certification is valid for three years, after which renewal is required to stay aligned with current clinical standards and safety guidelines.
Re-Accreditation Options
Professionals can renew their certification in one of two ways:
This option provides access to the updated theoretical modules and final assessment, covering the latest developments in:
Participants who successfully complete the theory modules renew their certification for another three-year period.”
Who is authorized to offer TMS therapy?
In most countries, rTMS is prescribed by medical specialists such as psychiatrists or neurologists (or sometimes also other physicians). In some countries, TMS prescribers may include all health care professionals authorized to treat patients with psychological disorders, including medical specialists, but also psychotherapists, clinical psychologists, clinical neuropsychologists. Many countries distinguish between TMS prescribers and TMS technicians who are operating the TMS device under supervision of a TMS prescriber. These TMS technicians are for example nurse practitioners, lab assistants or physician’s assistants.
Importantly, following our or any TMS Certification Courses is no replacement for a recognized clinical qualification / profession required to prescribe TMS therapy or to be registered as a healthcare professional within the healthcare sector of a given country. Our International Clinical TMS Certification does not replace or substitute any potential national regulation regarding the authorized use of TMS in a clinical setting. TMS Certification Courses and accredited CME activities are offered solely for educational purposes and do not constitute any form of certification of (clinical) competency.
Disclaimer
All content presented on our webpages, and during our digital on-demand program as well as live TMS Certification Courses is no medical advice but for informational and educational purposes only.
The Academy does not recommend or endorse any specific practitioner, equipment, product, medical procedure, or protocol presented in our courses or on our webpages and the Academy does not give direct medical advice. Reliance on any information provided or mentioned during our courses, our recordings or on our websites is always at your own risk. Practitioners should always consult additional sources of information and exercise their best professional judgement before making clinical decisions of any kind.