Multiple Sclerosis Awareness AM Session

Course Duration:

9.30am - 12.30pm

Target Audience:

All staff, volunteers, family carers, direct employers and their PA’s supporting individuals with MS

Aim:

To provide staff with an understanding of MS and impactfully demonstrate how this condition affects patients’ psycho-social well-being and explore treatment methods. This session is delivered by a Clinical Nurse Educator with first hand clinical experience in MS

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.