Course overview of Motor Neurone Disease
Motor Neurone Disease (MND) is a progressive condition with currently no known cause. Deterioration of the motor neurones impacts many varied aspects of daily life for those with a diagnosis. It is therefore important to raise awareness of the disease so that more people can help support those with the care needs of an MND diagnosis.
In this online Motor Neurone Disease course, you will find information about MND and how it may impact someone’s life. You will also learn about how to support someone with a diagnosis.
Course content
- What is MND?
- What causes MND and how does it progress?
- How MND is diagnosed and the different types
- What does a person with MND experience?
- Medical management of MND
- Care planning and risk assessment
- How to support a person with MND
- Living with a MND diagnosis
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Aims of Motor Neurone Disease course
At the end of this online learning you will know and understand:
- Describe what MND is
- Explain how and why MND progresses
- Have a basic understanding of how MND is diagnosed and the different types of MND
- Explain what a person with MND may experience as the condition progresses
- Outline the medical management of MND
- Understand risk assessment, care planning and documentation
- Identify what to do to support someone with MND
- Know where to get further information and support on MND
What audience is this online course suitable for?
This course has been designed specifically for people who want to know more about Motor Neurone Disease. Whilst it provides focus for people working in social care, it will also be useful to a wider audience of people who would like to know more about Motor Neurone Disease and how to support people with it.
