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MS Foundation MasterClass 21 - Module 1
An essential course in the fundamentals of multiple sclerosis (MS) clinically, as well as in terms of lived experience with MS, building a peer support network and learning about optimal service delivery. This is the ideal introduction to MS as a specialism or to support a generic role in neurology, palliative care, general practice, neuro-rehabilitation or in the community.
Platinum sponsor
This activity is financially supported by sponsorship from Roche Products Limited. The sponsor has had no control over the organisation or educational content of this activity.
Module 2: dates to be confirmed
To complete the course delegates must return for Module 2 where they will present their intermodule project/audit to the Academy.
Location
Halifax Hall, Sheffield University Campus
Endcliffe Vale Road
Sheffield
S10 3ER
Who is this course for?
This is the ideal course for those who have a solid grounding in neurology or other related specialisms and want to develop a special interest in MS. Course attendees might include senior nurses, clinical nurse specialists (CNSs), allied health professionals (AHPs) working in health or social care, specialist registrars (SpRs), general practitioners, psychologists, pharmacy technicians, physicians associate or associated specialists.
What will the course include?
Our in-depth and practically-applicable learning tackles specific issues around the management of MS throughout a person’s journey with the disease. This education is case-based, practical and interactive. Our speaker faculty is multi-disciplinary across healthcare and research which allows deeper practical and interactive conversations around the case studies discussed.
This course aims to provide an introduction and broad overview of the modern management of MS including:
- Diagnosis, differential diagnosis, epidemiological consideration
- Pathophysiology around progressive MS
- Symptom management
- Relapse management and current treatment options
- Advanced MS
Ultimately promoting holistic management of MS, the course will provide practical learning and inspiring service models that are cemented through the inter-module project, an essential part of the overall course.
Intermodule project
This MasterClass includes an intermodule project as a mandatory part of the course, which takes the practical education to a fundamental level. It’s an opportunity to test new knowledge and skills, while improving local services. Delegates are offered mentorship and encouraged to support their peers as they continue to develop their specialism in a way that directly impacts patients’ outcomes.
Attendees have free reign over their project, and it’s the perfect opportunity for delegates to develop or investigate an area of interest in their service. This may be a new service delivery, mapping a care pathway, an innovative new way of working, streamlining services, specifics around patient management or a more detailed look at drug treatments. It could take the form of an audit, patient feasibility study, retrospective review or another form of research. It should meet a local need to develop a new or existing service and will contribute towards the delegate's personal development. → View previous projects here.
Programme currently being developed
Please see below the 2024 MS Foundation MasterClass 19 programme for guidance on potential topics.
Costs & accommodation
The course is fully funded, subject to funding from our sponsors, including a travel allowance for delegates practising in the UK for both modules and accommodation for the night prior and night of the MasterClass. There will be a £100 deposit required to secure your place, this will be invoiced to you upon confirmation of your registration. This deposit will be refunded within 30 days of successful completion of both modules and submission of a project. Failure to attend a module or cancelling within 8 weeks of the course commencement date will result in the charge of £100. → Please note, terms and conditions
Please note that Halifax Hall does not have a lift. If you require a ground floor room for accessibility purposes, kindly inform us in advance.
"Excellent MasterClass and programme, five star. Good venue and accommodation. Friendly staff made the whole experience extremely enjoyable. One of the best learning programmes I have attended, if not the best."
"There was a good mixture of key speakers. You can tell that there was a lot of work put into each session which I am grateful for. I have learned a lot that I will be able to use in practice."
"I would definitely recommend this course to my colleagues, the learning experience and the person-centred approach."
"Incredibly confident, experienced and engaging speakers.”
Delegate feedback 2024
If you have any questions about this course or would like more information please contact: events@neurologyacademy.org
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This activity is financially supported by sponsorship from Roche Products Limited. The sponsor has had no control over the organisation or educational content of this activity.
CPD accreditation
We will apply for CPD accreditation from the Royal College of Physicians for this course. The 2024 Foundation MasterClass was awarded 24 category 1 (external) CPD credits.
Chairs
Dr Wallace BrownleeHonorary academic director, MS Academy & consultant neurologist and clinical lead, The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, London Dr David Paling
Honorary strategic director, MS Academy & consultant neurologist, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Ruth Stross
Head of nursing, Neurology Academy & neurology specialist nurse, Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Encouraging excellence, developing leaders, inspiring change
MS Academy was established five years ago and in that time has accomplished a huge amount. The six different levels of specialist MS training are dedicated to case-based learning and practical application of cutting edge research. Home to national programme Raising the Bar and the fantastic workstream content it is producing, this is an exciting Academy to belong to.