The chapter often sponsors educational opportunities for physicians and other allied health professionals. The chapter also conducts in-service training programs and seminars for healthcare professionals in hospitals, long-term care facilities, independent living agencies and home health agencies.These programs provide the opportunity to share the latest and most practical techniques, advice and information with professionals who interact daily with MS.
The Professional Resource Center expands the Society’s support of health professionals involved in the care of people with MS and their families.
When your Patient with MS Gets Sick
A FREE at home professional education program, with CEUs for nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians and physician assistants
“When Your Patient with MS Gets Sick” is a 90-minute DVD program. Upon completion and the return of the post-test and program evaluation, you will be entitled to one and a half hours of continuing education hours.
The home study course must be completed by August 21, 2012 in order to receive the free continuing education hours.
To complement this home study program, the NMSS is offering a special teleconference/webinar to enhance your knowledge of MS and the professional resources at your disposal at the National MS Society.
Informational Teleconference:
August 9, 2012 at noon
September 12, 2012 8 a.m.
To register for the teleconference, or for more information, please contact Carolyn Frankel at cfrankel@msnyc.org or 212-453-3248.
To order your free copy of the professional education program, click here.
This project is supported in part by Biogen Idec.
The Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis and Management Healthcare Professional Pocket card APP
The NMSS is excited about its first smartphone app. The Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis and Management Healthcare Professional Pocket card app is now available for free download for iPhones and Android-based smartphones. The MS App contains current information on the diagnosis & management of MS. Download this unique, FREE tool and resource that provides important information about the diagnosis and management of multiple sclerosis for practicing clinicians.
Click here for more information.
The Janet Pearce Multiple Sclerosis Nurse Training Program
The 2012 Janet Pearce Nurse Education Program took place March 23 - 24, and was training program for nurses interested or currently working in the MS field.
If you attended this year’s program and have additional questions about the program or for our presenters, or have interest in learning about other MS nurse education opportunities, please contact Andrea Arzt, LCSW Associate Vice President, Clinical Programs and Direct Services at aarzt@msnyc.org.
Professional Education Teleconference
Practical Guidance for Medical Professionals:
How to Write an Effective Support Letter for a Reasonable Accommodation
This teleconference is for medical professionals who frequently write letters for patients requesting reasonable accommodations from their employers. Linda Batiste, attorney from the Job Accommodation Network, will discuss the process involved and the best language to use when making these requests.
To view the guide, click here.
To view the interactive process, click here.
To listen to the teleconference, click below.
