Motor Neurone Disease Awareness Certification

Motor Neurone Disease Awareness

This comprehensive online course aims to raise awareness about the different aspects of Motor Neurone Disease (MND).

MND is a rapidly progressing disease that damages parts of the nervous system and leads to significant loss of mobility and speech, and respiratory distress. Although MND is incurable, it is treatable.

With proper care and treatment, the symptoms can be managed and the person can expect to live longer and enjoy a better quality of life.

This course provides insights into what motor neurone disease is and the causes, symptoms, different types, and how to provide comprehensive care and support to someone who has been diagnosed with this condition.

What You Will Learn:

• What motor neurone disease is, and the causes of the condition
• The different factors that can cause motor neurons to malfunction
• The symptoms in early, middle and advanced stages
• The different types of motor neurone disease that affect children and adults
• Insights into amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, primary lateral sclerosis, and progressive bulbar palsy
• Diagnostic tests that are commonly used to establish the presence of MND
• Treatments and medications for MND
• How to administer food and drinks to reduce the risks of choking and gagging
• Breath-stacking and assisted cough techniques
• Care and support considerations for mobility, handling, bathing and dressing

Benefits of Taking This Course:

• Health and social care workers as well as palliative care workers will gain useful insights into important aspects of the condition
• If you are providing home care to a loved one diagnosed with the condition, you will be able to make empowered decisions regarding care and support
• You will be able to provide a higher quality of care for the individual with MND
• You will have a more rewarding experience as a caregiver