Foundation Programme MS Nursing: Course 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 (2024-)

Foundation Programme MS Nursing: Course 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 (2024-)

MS Nurse PRO provides a Foundation Programme to support the evolving role of European nurses caring for people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS)

This Foundation Programme consists out of five comprehensive and engaging e-learning Courses 

Each Course focuses on a different aspect of MS and it is an essential step to becoming a widely recognised MS nurse.

Our Foundation Programme has been accredited by multiple national and international institutions including the ICN and RCN (see our accreditation page for more information). 

Whom should follow the programme?

The programme is suitable for nurses and allied health and social care professionals caring for people living with multiple sclerosis.

How long does it take to complete the programme?

It takes between 30 and 40 learning hours.

Do I receive a certificate of accreditation?

After you successfully complete all five Courses within the Foundation Programme, which includes achieving a pass mark of at least 75% in each Course exam, a certificate of accreditation can be downloaded and printed.

Do I receive a badge and certificate of completion?

Once you successfully pass the exam linked to an individual Course, you receive a badge and a certificate of completion.

You can find them in the 'Certificates' section of My Learning

What to do when I have a question on the content?

You can use the Q&A section at the right hand side of the learning interface.

Your question will be submitted to the Scientific Coordinator and, if needed, the Syllabus Committee. 

We try to respond within 48 hours. 

What if I run into an issue/bug in the platform?

Contact support via the contact support button. We try to reply within 48 hours.

Can I stop and return to the Programme?

Yes, your progress is saved and can be seen in the 'My Learning' section of the platform. 

Can I take notes? 

Yes, you can take notes at the right hand side of the learning interface. They are stored in 'My Learning'.

Can I bookmark content that I find interesting?

Yes, you can bookmark sections of each Course. Your bookmarks can be found in 'My Learning'.

Practical Information

Curator
Elena Kelly
Time To Complete
2100 minutes
Released
15/07/2024
Last Updated
15/07/2024
Certificates
Foundation programme UK - RCN
Foundation programme International - ICN
Foundation programme Spain
Foundation programme Ireland
Foundation programme Czech
Foundation programme Belgium Dutch
Foundation programme Belgium French
Languages
Dutch French English German Greek Norwegian Polish Portuguese Romanian Spanish Italian Czech Hungarian

Included

Course 3: Diagnosis and Assessment (2012-)
Type: Course
This course explains the diagnostic criteria for MS along with the associated diagnostic tools, their results and consequences in a manner that a nurse can easily understand and interpret, and then relay to a person who has MS.
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Course 5: Care and Support (2012-)
Type: Course
This course examines the relationship of the person with MS and the nurse. Participants learn about the psychological and social impact MS can have on individuals and their families. This includes mental health issues such as depression and anxiety.
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Course 4: Treating Multiple Sclerosis (2023-)
Type: Course
Course 4 reviews the pharmacologic management of MS. It explores current disease modifying therapies (DMTs) and associated nursing issues. Symptom management is discussed with an emphasis on pharmacologic management.
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Course 1: Understanding Multiple Sclerosis (2024-)
Course 1: Understanding Multiple Sclerosis (2024-)
Type: Course
- Time: 300
- Credits:
This course provides the essential concepts and information required to answer patients’ questions about what causes their Multiple Sclerosis and how the disease will affect their future life.
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Course 2: Clinical Presentation of Multiple Sclerosis (2024-)
Type: Course
- Time: 300
- Credits:
This course reviews the different types of MS and their clinical features, including atypical presentation of the condition. Common symptoms will be discussed and defined, along with the prognosis of people with MS.
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