The Multiple Sclerosis Society works with various education partners on a wide range of courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level for CPD.

This section contains information on current and forthcoming courses.

Distance-learning course on exercise rehabilitation

Following a successful pilot, enrollment is currently underway for the next Neuro4 Exercise Rehabilitation course. The course is aimed at fitness instructors and health care professionals and is delivered by distance learning plus two weekends of practical gym sessions at Oxford Brookes University.

The course is of six months duration and covers different neurological conditions including MS, and how exercise rehabilitation can be used with people within these populations.

Student assessments are carried out through a case study, multiple choice questions exam and the face-to-face practical gym sessions.

On completion of the course, students will be awarded 20 CATS points at M level. (Currently pending REPS4 accreditation)

The next course will start in November 2011. The practical gym sessions will take place in October and January - dates to be confirmed.

The cost of the course is £605. The MS Society welcomes applications for a bursary to help towards the cost of the module. For further details see Bursaries available

To download an application form, click neuro4 application form  Please note: the application form should be returned to Hannah Roper at Oxford Brookes University, not to the MS Society.

For further information please contact Hannah Roper on 01865 483272 or by email at p0030219@brookes.ac.uk

Please see two published articles by Jane Petty, programme lead for physiotherapy on encouraging activity in people affected by MS IJTR_18(3)editorial and Right to reply, Jane Petty, Dec 2010


 

MS Care in the Community

A distance learning course for primary care professionals. 

Professional Diploma in MS Care

Open to Health and Social Care professionals, the course leads to the Professional Diploma which carries 45 credits at level 6.  

e-learning MSc

Open to health and social care professionals, these postgraduate, level 7, distance learning courses in multiple sclerosis practice lead to the award of MSc.   

MS: Psychosocial perspectives

This five day module planned to take place in October 2011 has unfortunately had to be postponed.

Please watch this site for further details about when the course will next be running.  

BSc Specialist Practice in Health and Social Care

Birmingham City University and the MS Society are pleased to announce the introduction of a Level 6, distance learning, web-based module in specialist practice. The module is aimed at all health and social care professionals wanting to develop and become competent specialist practitioners.

The next course will commence on 07 March 2011 and will run until 27 June, with a break for Easter.

For further information see BSc Specialist Practice Flyer MS 2011  

The MS Society can provide bursaries to help with the cost of the module. For further information, see Bursaries available
 

Foundation Degree in Long Term Conditions

This degree, offered by the Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences, Kingston University and St George’s, University of London, is aimed at associate practitioners and support workers who work with people with long-term conditions. The course will help you to extend and develop your role and contribute to the improvement, understanding and delivery of person-centred care.


You may be eligible for a bursary from the MS Society to help with the course fees. For details of how to apply for one, see Bursaries available

For information on the foundation degree please see Foundation course flier Aug10

For information on individual modules, see Preparatory Module1 Aug10 , Work-based Learning Aug10  and Assessment in H&SCO Aug10

To find out about studying with the Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences please visit www.healthcare.ac.uk 
 

MS in General Practice

This module is e-learning package with RCGP. It is currently being updated. Further information about this module will be available shortly. 

Other - Scotland