Professional Education
The Society's Professional Resource Center, which houses the most comprehensive library of MS information in the world, provides a variety of information and consultation services. Our goal is to partner with health care professionals to enhance quality of care and increase access to care for people with MS.
- Publications
- Professional Education - Conferences, CME programs, and self-study offerings
- Fellowships and Training Grants
- Pediatric MS
- Resources for Clinicians
Working in conjunction with partner organizations and accrediting bodies, the Mid America Chapter sponsors frequent educational programs that offer continuing education credits to qualified professionals.
Diagnosing Multiple Sclerosis: Clinically Isolated Syndrome
Clinical Cases in the Diagnosis and Management of Early Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis is often heralded by a single demyelinating event known as a clinically isolated syndrome (CIS) but in many cases it is unrecognized, as opposed to clinically definite MS (CDMS). The timely identification of CIS is important because early treatment with one of the disease-modifying drugs may significantly improve symptoms and delay onset of CDMS. The clinical data indicates that many CIS patients will benefit from treatment with disease-modifying agents at an early stage rather than waiting for additional symptoms.
Via interactive case presentations, this program will review the initial diagnosis of MS and early treatment options. The program presents both recent clinical data and expert opinion on the potential clinical benefits of the early diagnosis and management of CIS.
The Multiple Sclerosis Nurses International Certification (MSCN) can be completed through the Professional Testing Organization (http://www.ptcny.com/). See site for dates and locations. Eligible candidates are registered nurses who have a minimum of two years experience with MS patients.
Become a Multiple Sclerosis Certified Specialist (MSCS). Certification is supported by The Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers and aims to promote quality and consistent care to people with MS and their families. You must have a minimum of 1year experience to be eligible for this certification and be a licensed health professional.
The Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers also offers CME Presentations online for continuing education credit.
RnCeus.com offers a variety of courses for credit online, including Multiple Sclerosis: Caring for the Patient (4 contact hours) by Maureen Habel, RN, MA, CRRN.
Many of these listings are opportunities provided through other organizations for continuing education credits and MS certification. The information about upcoming educational opportunities is provided as a courtesy and does not connote that the National Multiple Sclerosis Society recognizes superiority in products or services, including education, provided by the sponsoring entity over other entities providing like or similar products or services, including education. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society assumes no responsibility for determining whether the programs listed here meet the requirements for continuing education of any and all professional disciplines.