Multiple Sclerosis Awareness
Course Overview
This 3 hour training course will be delivered by a Clinical Nurse Educator with first hand clinical experience in Multiple Sclerosis.
Suitable For:
This content is aimed at all healthcare staff involved in supporting individuals with MS.
Session Aim:
The MS Society estimate there are over 130,000 people with MS in the UK, and that nearly 7,000 people are newly diagnosed each year. By understanding the impact this condition has on our patients we can improve the quality of care.
This session will combine theory-based learning and simulation training, exploring the history, symptoms and complications of this condition with lived experiences and case studies. This session aims to impactfully demonstrate how this condition affects patients’ psycho-social well-being and explore treatment methods.
Learning Outcomes:
- What is MS? An overview and understanding of the causes and history of MS.
- Explore the types of MS, different stages and the future prognosis.
- Understand of the diagnosis and treatment options available for this condition.
- Understanding of the associated risks and other medical considerations including COVID-19.
- Understand your role and the legal implications of record keeping and personal accountability.
- Understand the visible/invisible symptoms of MS and impact on wellbeing.
- Explore a holistic approach to managing this condition, empower and support patients and their carers to maintain independence and quality of life.