Multiple Sclerosis
£18.00 inc. VAT
Level: Level 2 & 3.
Accreditation: This course is CPD certified.
Course Aims
This course aims to increase your knowledge and understanding of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and how to support and care for an individual who has this condition.
The course begins by explaining what MS is, its prevalence, who is affected, and the different types and diagnoses of MS.
In stage two, you will learn how MS is diagnosed, the treatment and support available for the individual and the roles of the different professionals in the multidisciplinary team.
In the final stage, you will learn about the common symptoms of MS, how these symptoms can affect an individual and what can be done to support with the management of these symptoms.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course learners should know and understand the following:
- Know what Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is.
- Know the types of MS.
- Know common symptoms of MS.
- Know how MS is diagnosed.
- Understand how MS is treated.
- Know how you can support an individual with MS.
Course Syllabus Includes
- What is MS
- The causes of MS
- Prevalence rates
- Different categories and types of MS
- How MS is diagnosed
- Multidisciplinary team
- Treatment for MS
- Symptoms and support
- Balance
- Muscle stiffness/spasm
- Tremors
- Speech Problems
- Swallowing difficulties
- Fatigue
- Pain
- Bladder problems
- Bowel problems
- Vision
- Cognitive problems
- Mental health and emotions
- Advanced and End Stage MS
Are courses certified?
Courses are fully certified. Once a learner successfully completes a course you are able to download the completion certificate FREE of charge.
How are courses going to be delivered?
Courses are delivered online and work on any internet enabled device. As long as you have access to an internet connection you can complete courses when and where you like 24 hours a day.
Are online courses accredited?
Yes, they are. Courses are CPD Certified and our Care Certificate is one of the first to be endorsed by Skills for Care.
How long do courses take to complete?
Some of our shorter courses will typically take between 30 minutes and an hour to complete. Some of the bigger ones will take longer and depends largely on each individual’s learning speed.
