Since 2007, the Federal Association of the German Multiple Sclerosis Society (DMSG) has been offering independent, part-time professional training to become an MS nurse/MS therapy manager.
The DMSG's advanced training includes:
During the three intensive seminar weekends, the theoretical and practical training content is passed on by experienced MS experts, and comprehensive work materials (manual) facilitate in-depth self-study.
The imparting of new knowledge on causes, diagnostics, and therapy is just as important as learning and applying MS-specific assessment scales, interviewing techniques, and communication.
High efficiency is guaranteed by limiting the number of participants to a maximum of 20.
A pre-requisite to enter the programme is the succesful completion of the MS Nurse PRO Foundation Programme on MS Nursing.
For registration and information on the fees, you can visit this website of DMSG.
Step into a world of learning and growth with MS NursePRO and Birmingham City University. Seize the opportunity to elevate your expertise and elevate your MS care practice. In collaboration with Birmingham City University, we proudly proudly present a 3-month, tutor supported Module, offered at Masters or Bachelor degree level: Enhancing theory into practice in MS care.
Are you enjoying studying the MS Nurse PRO modules? Are you learning lots about how to care for people living with MS? Are you starting to get ideas for how you can use your newfound knowledge to make a difference to people with MS within your service? Then this is the course for you!
This 3-month Module is aimed at giving you the tools and support you need to be able to put your ideas into practice. We will help you to use your knowledge and experience of MS care to really make a practical difference in your service. This module is an opportunity for you to scope out your ideas for how you can improve care for people with MS on your caseload based on your learnings from Course 1 to 5 of MS Nurse PRO, the only direct teaching on the course is based around the academic skills you will need to complete the assignment and gain the University credits.
Don’t worry if you don’t have any ideas just yet – so long as you want to make a difference, you will get plenty of ideas from studying on the Module!
The course lead is an MS nurse from the UK with over 30 years of experience in MS Nursing and lots of practical experience of service development within MS nursing. The Module includes 1:1 online tutorial sessions, group drop in and teaching sessions (which will cover many of the study skills you will need to complete the final assignment) and email feedback on your assignment whenever you need it (in your preferred language).
You will be supported to develop a business plan which you can use to implement your project within your service. You will present this as either a Poster or Journal style article so that you can go on and publish your ideas once you have implemented them!
Your final assignment must be submitted in English but the team at MS Nurse PRO are always happy to help you translate your paper from your preferred language into English – so don’t let that put you off!.
• Option to study at Level 6 (Bachelors) or Level 7 (Masters)
• Virtual group teaching sessions covering required study skills including:
• Virtual 1:1 tutorials to help you clarify your ideas and plans and work towards submission of your assignment
• Email support and feedback on drafts of your plans and assignment as you go
• Access to BCU virtual resources and online library
• Academic support from BCU’s Academic Advisor for the Module
• 20 UK University credits – equivalent to 6-8 ECTS
• A certificate of completion from MS Nurse PRO with ICN accreditation
• A business plan to help you implement your project
• A poster or article suitable for publication in a nursing journal to help you further develop your portfolio.
• To register your interest before the 12th December 2024
• To be committed to completing Modules 1,2, 3, 4 and 5 of MS Nurse PRO (or to have already completed these) before the start of the FWBL Module
• To be a registered nurse or MS specialist health professional working with people with MS
• To have sufficient understanding of spoken English to be able to participate in virtual tutorials and teaching sessions (written English is less important as help can be given with translation)
• To be able to spend approximately 10 hours per week for the duration of the Module in self-directed study, writing and attending tutorials etc. The Module will run for 3 months (April -June/July 2025 to be confirmed).
• To be able to pay the fee of EUR 900 (incl. 21% VAT) to cover the costs of the module (see information below about how to source funding)
If you have any questions about any aspect of the course or whether this is right for you, please email the Module Lead, Megan Roberts BSc (Hons), RGN, PG Dip
The fee for the Module is EUR 900 (incl 21% VAT) - what is included in the fee:
• enrolment with Birmingham City University (BCU) and access to all of their on-line resources including their library.
• BCU email address
• Access to the course Moodle site via the BCU Intranet
• Virtual group teaching, 1:1 tutorial and email support throughout the 3 months
• Support to translate your written assignment into English if required
• Written confirmation of your achievement and credits from the University
• Certificate of achievement and accreditation from ICN
• 20 UK credits/ 6-8 ECTS at Level 6 (Bachelors) or Level 7 (Masters) study
See below for some suggestions:
• Some employers will have money set aside specifically to help staff meet their training needs. It is important to have a conversation with your line manager and/or lead for education within your service to ask them about funding opportunities and whether you would be entitled to any study leave.
• If you work with one or more Neurologists, they may be able to advise you of local sources of funding support so do discuss your plans with them if you can
• Pharmaceutical companies have to spend designated amounts of money each year on health professional education and are often able to provide financial support to cover costs of further training such as the FWBL module offered here.
• You may know of local or national MS charities who would be prepared to give you some or all of the funding required – you could offer to provide them with information about your service improvement once complete and perhaps talk to other staff or people living with MS at one of their meetings once you have completed the project. Some organisations may have educations grants available which you can apply for.
• Increasing numbers of people set up a Crowd Funding page which could be something you consider. There is a lot of help and advice about how best to do this on their website.
We have some great examples of service improvement work already carried out by previous students!
"The education provided through the project enables nurses to increase and expand their knowledge about MS and the care of the MS patient. The programme is a bridge that connects academic knowledge with clinical practice by answering questions that nurses face in daily practice. At the same time nurses through the assignment they write attempt, with the help of highly experienced in clinical practice supervisors, to apply the knowledge they have gained in practice and help the services they work in to provide real solutions to the problems they face thus increasing the quality of care for the MS patient".
Eirini Samdanidou, 2022 Cohort
‘‘This course gave me an opportunity to have more in-depth exploration of how we can put into practice the theory we have learned. I had the great opportunity from this module, to translate my experience into academic scripts or so to say in written words that a tiny but innovative approach to address the needs of MS patients could be helpful for their MS management and reduce the caseload of the MS nurses. Overall, my experience is highly positive, the module is relevant to MS-related professionals, tutors are extremely supportive and the access to the learning materials is brilliant in the BCU.”
Bhawani Mainali, 2022 Cohort
Prepare for an exceptional opportunity to accrue academic credits towards a higher-level qualification, all while enriching your understanding of multiple sclerosis (MS) and advancing the quality of care provided to individuals living with MS through self-directed learning (and a touch of guidance from our esteemed Program leaders!).
We'll start accepting applications in January 2025 to start the curriculum early March 2025
| By 12.12.24 | Register your interest in the Module |
| January 2025 | Everyone who has registered an interest will be invited to apply for the Module |
| Jan-Feb 2025 | Applications will be reviewed, and virtual interviews take place, applicants will be notified by end February |
| March 2025 | Virtual enrolment with BCU and completion of MS Nurse PRO Modules 1-5 (if required) |
| April 2025 | FWBL Module starts, ½ day virtual teaching and mandatory 1:1 tutorials |
| April-Jun/July 2025 | Ongoing support via tutorials, study skills sessions, email support. Assignment submission 3 months after start date |
| July/August 2025 | Marking and moderation of assignments |
| August 2025 | Release of marks and feedback |
| September 2025 | BCU Exam board ratification of marks and release of written confirmation of your credits |
Following the application deadline, the Educational Grant team will be reviewing all applications received.
All applicants will be invited to attend an informal chat via MS Teams/Zoom as part of the selection process.This is a mandatory part of the selection process. Hence, do let the team know if you cannot be available on that date and we will endeavour to make alternative arrangements with you.
The online meeting will only last about 30 minutes and is just an opportunity for your course tutors to introduce ourselves and find out a little more about what has motivated you to apply for a place on the Program.
Each successful applicant will receive an email with details about how to enroll with the Birmingham City University, how to register with MS Nurse PRO and pay the fee as well as your next steps.
