Course Code: REL-ACU-0-MSTCC
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024
Learning Objectives:
Recall the overarching disease pathophysiology and main symptoms with discernable interventions of MS.
Identify the disease classifications and the diagnostic algorithm, including the McDonald Criteria for MS.
Review therapeutic approaches for treating the underlying disease of MS.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Overview
Meet Sarah
BackgroundÂ
Epidemiology and Quick Facts
Current Problem
Gap Needs Analysis
Section 3: Pathophysiology
OverviewÂ
Immune-Inflammatory Triggers
Immunology
Histopathology
Section 4: Symptoms and Respective Interventions
FatigueÂ
Heat Sensitivity
Muscle Weakness and Mobility Impairment
Muscle Spasticity
Urinary Dysfunction
Bowel Dysfunction
Acute Exacerbations
Section 5: Diagnosis
Pushing the Pause Button: Newly Diagnosed
Deciphering the Diagnosis
Classification
Diagnostic Algorithm
The McDonald Criteria
Section 6: Treating the Underlying Disease
Overview
CIS
DMTs for MS
Progressive MS
Acute Relapse of MS
Investigational Treatment Options
MS Treatments and Vaccines
Section 7: Clinical Vignette
Section 8: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Shalla Newton, MSN, RN, NE-BC
Shalla is a subject matter expert (SME)/writer for Relias. She completed her BSN and two undergraduate degrees with top honors from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Shalla earned her dual MSN degrees from Johns Hopkins University with top honors. She also maintains her post-baccalaureate nurse educator certificate (NE-BC). Shalla’s tenure spans over 20 years of cross-functional leadership and direct clinical roles in healthcare, biopharma/biotech, government affairs, managed care/market access, nonprofit patient advocacy, and research. Her subject matter expertise is in rare, orphan, and complex diseases. Her sub-expertise is in immune-mediated diseases (rheumatology and immunology), genetics, neurology, hematology/oncology, several pediatric diseases, population/public health, and larger systemic healthcare affairs. Shalla is a published author with leading rare disease experts and a global speaker. She also sits on scientific, advocacy, and legislative advisory boards. She has led national advocacy and disease awareness campaigns, including speaking before congress, leading to the first-in-class rare disease biologic approval and investigative treatment protocols.
Subject Matter Expert: Elizabeth Vaccaro, BSN RN
Elizabeth Vaccaro earned her Bachelor of Science in nursing from Kean University. She has worked as a Multiple Sclerosis Nurse Educator. Elizabeth has worked in a variety of healthcare settings from the hospital to the pharmaceutical industry which has allowed her to have a great appreciation for all the challenges that span the healthcare field. She has practiced in the hospice setting for nine years in a variety of roles from Case Manager, Educator, and Director of both inpatient and home care hospice.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; Physicians; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.