Motor Neurone Disease Awareness

Course Title:  Motor Neurone Disease Awareness

Course length 2 Hours

Maximum number to attend, 20 – 60, up to 20 delegates per course

This course is aimed at all staff involved in the day-to-day care of individuals with Motor Neurone Disease (MND).  The course provides an awareness of MND including signs and symptoms and treatments available.

Learning Outcome & Assessment Criteria

Introduction to Motor Neurone Disease (MND)

What is Motor Neurone Disease

How Motor Neurone Disease affects the body

Diagnosing Motor Neurone Disease 

Incidence and prevalence

Recognising signs and symptoms 

Progression of Motor Neurone Disease

Treatment for Motor Neurone Disease

Common medical treatments available

Care of the patient with Motor Neurone Disease

Understand how to care for the patient with MND

Cognitive impairment

Mobility and movement

Personal care

Speech and communication

Nutrition and swallowing

Respiratory problems

Services available to support the patient with MND.

At the end of the training session, there is a written assessment to evidence the learning of the attendees.