Motor Neurone Disease
Course Aims:
This Motor Neurone Disease course aims to increase your knowledge and understanding of Motor Neurone Disease (MND) and how to support and care for an individual who has this life-shortening disease.
The online course begins by explaining what MND is, its prevalence, who is affected, and the different types and diagnoses of MND.
In stage two, you will learn about the possible causes of MND, and symptoms that individuals with the disease commonly experience, at the initial, advanced, and end stages of the disease.
In stage three, you will learn about support and treatment in MND. This includes how MND is diagnosed, the roles of different professionals in the multidisciplinary team, and the treatment and help that is available. You will also learn what you can do to support an individual with some of the common symptoms of MND, including support with swallowing, communication, breathing, moving, and positioning.
The final stage helps you to understand the importance of end-of-life care and how to respond to an individual who wishes to discuss their end-of-life plans.
Accreditation: This course is CPD certified.
Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this course learners should know and understand the following:
- To know what Motor Neurone Disease (MND) is
- To know who is affected by MND
- To understand how MND is diagnosed
- To know the different types of MND
- To know what causes MND
- To know the symptoms of MND
- To understand what treatment and help is available
- To know how you can support an individual with MND
FAQs
Are Courses Certified?
Courses are fully certified. Once a learner successfully completes a course you are able to contact us directly to receive your Certification.
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, our Courses are CPD Certified.
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.
Level:
2 & 3
Course Syllabus Includes:
- What MND is
- Who MND affects
- Classifications and type of MND
- Causes of MND
- Symptoms of MND
- How MND is diagnosed
- Multidisciplinary Team
- End of Life
- Treatment and support including:
- Medication
- Eating
- Swallowing
- Choking
- Breathing
- Nutrition
- Positioning
- Coughing
- Assisted ventilation
- Posture and movement
- Cognitive changes
- Communication