Understanding MS Course – March 2022

February 21, 2022 | Education, Training

‘Understanding Multiple Sclerosis (MS)’ is a free online course that aims to improve understanding and awareness of MS. Members of the public will increase their knowledge of MS-related issues and those in the MS Community will be empowered to create and contribute to personalised MS management plans.

The course is designed for anyone with an interest in Multiple Sclerosis including –

• People living with MS, their families and carers
• Medical and nursing professionals
• Allied health professionals
• Advocates, service delivery staff, support workers

The course consists of six modules addressing the areas of –

1. Biology and Pathology
2. Diagnosis and Symptoms
3. Demographics and Introduction to Risk
4. Risk Factors
5. Disease Management and Support Strategies
6. Living with MS

This course was developed by the Menzies Institute for Medical Research in partnership with Multiple Sclerosis Limited, and in collaboration with the Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre.

Download information poster here: Understanding MS Poster 2022.

For further information, and to enrol, please see: https://ms.mooc.utas.edu.au/landing/crmnz