Multiple Sclerosis: The Basics
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About the Course
This course is designed to help clinicians fully understand the pathology and presentation of multiple sclerosis (MS) to improve their interactions with patients and overall outcomes. This short but comprehensive course will cover the cause of MS, symptoms, diagnostic process, and treatment options.
Learning Outcomes
About the Author
Dr. Laura Miller is a licensed physical therapist with a bachelor’s degree in health sciences and a doctorate in physical therapy from Bellarmine University in Louisville, KY. She has spent over a decade working in outpatient neuro rehab settings and has earned several specialty certifications including Neurological certified specialist (NCS), Multiple Sclerosis Certified Specialist (MSCS) and Assistive Technology Provider (ATP).
Dr. Miller currently holds a full time faculty position while engaging in research related to chronic disease and neurologic conditions. She is passionate about helping clinicians understand and improve their interactions with complex conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis.
How to Receive Credit
Colibri Healthcare, LLC implemented mechanisms prior to the planning and implementation of the continuing education activity, to identify and resolve conflicts of interest for all individuals in a position to control content of the course activity.
Sponsorship/Commercial Support and Non-Endorsement
It is the policy of Colibri not to accept commercial support. Furthermore, commercial interests are prohibited from distributing or providing access to this activity to learners.
Disclaimer
The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.
©2022: All Rights Reserved. Materials may not be reproduced without the expressed written permission or consent of Colibri Healthcare, LLC. The materials presented in this course are meant to provide the consumer with general information on the topics covered. The information provided was prepared by professionals with practical knowledge of the areas covered. It is not meant to provide medical, legal, or professional advice. Colibri Healthcare, LLC recommends that you consult a medical, legal, or professional services expert licensed in your state. Colibri Healthcare, LLC has made all reasonable efforts to ensure that all content provided in this course is accurate and up to date at the time of printing but does not represent or warrant that it will apply to your situation nor circumstances and assumes no liability from reliance on these materials. Quotes are collected from customer feedback surveys. The models are intended to be representative and not actual customers.
This course is designed to help clinicians fully understand the pathology and presentation of multiple sclerosis (MS) to improve their interactions with patients and overall outcomes. This short but comprehensive course will cover the cause of MS, symptoms, diagnostic process, and treatment options.
Learning Outcomes
- Recognize pathology, incidence, and prevalence of Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
- Recognize risk factors of MS.
- Recognize signs and symptoms of MS.
- Identify components of diagnosing MS.
- Recognize diagnostic tools and their use.
- Identify key presentation of each type of MS related to disease progression.
- Identify exacerbation vs. pseudoexacerbation and treatments.
- Identify medical and symptomatic treatment options for MS.
- 9Recognize importance of multidisciplinary approach.
About the Author
Dr. Laura Miller is a licensed physical therapist with a bachelor’s degree in health sciences and a doctorate in physical therapy from Bellarmine University in Louisville, KY. She has spent over a decade working in outpatient neuro rehab settings and has earned several specialty certifications including Neurological certified specialist (NCS), Multiple Sclerosis Certified Specialist (MSCS) and Assistive Technology Provider (ATP).
Dr. Miller currently holds a full time faculty position while engaging in research related to chronic disease and neurologic conditions. She is passionate about helping clinicians understand and improve their interactions with complex conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis.
How to Receive Credit
- Read the entire course online or in print.
- Answer the final examination questions at the end of the course. A passing grade of 70% is required. Test questions link content to learning objectives as a method to enhance individualized learning and material retention.
- Provide required personal information and payment information.
- Complete the mandatory course evaluation.
- Print your Certificate of Completion.
Colibri Healthcare, LLC implemented mechanisms prior to the planning and implementation of the continuing education activity, to identify and resolve conflicts of interest for all individuals in a position to control content of the course activity.
Sponsorship/Commercial Support and Non-Endorsement
It is the policy of Colibri not to accept commercial support. Furthermore, commercial interests are prohibited from distributing or providing access to this activity to learners.
Disclaimer
The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.
©2022: All Rights Reserved. Materials may not be reproduced without the expressed written permission or consent of Colibri Healthcare, LLC. The materials presented in this course are meant to provide the consumer with general information on the topics covered. The information provided was prepared by professionals with practical knowledge of the areas covered. It is not meant to provide medical, legal, or professional advice. Colibri Healthcare, LLC recommends that you consult a medical, legal, or professional services expert licensed in your state. Colibri Healthcare, LLC has made all reasonable efforts to ensure that all content provided in this course is accurate and up to date at the time of printing but does not represent or warrant that it will apply to your situation nor circumstances and assumes no liability from reliance on these materials. Quotes are collected from customer feedback surveys. The models are intended to be representative and not actual customers.