Multiple Sclerosis is lifelong, unpredictable and intrusive on the person with MS and their loved ones. Its effects can be felt at work, home, school - making the expertise of professionals who care for them vital to healthy living and coping. The importance of this makes certification a way to measure the competency of such specialists.
CMSC is proud to have among our members a cadre of MS Certified Specialists (MSCS) and MS Certified Nurses (MSCN).
| MSCN | MSCS |
| Exam | Created and Managed by Multiple Sclerosis Nurses International Certification Board (MSNICB); IOMSN developed and administers an exam for MS Registered Nurses; Testing via Professional Testing Corporation of New York (www.ptcny.com) | Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis centers (CMSC) developed formal recognition that reflects knowledge in the specialization of MS Care; Testing via Professional Testing Corporation of New York (www.ptcny.com) |
| Eligibility | All candidates must be registered nurses with at least two years experience in multiple sclerosis nursing. Candidates must also agree to adhere to the IOMSN Code of Ethics. | All licensed health professionals including Rehabilitation professionals, licensed nursing professionals, social workers, psychologists, neuropsychologists and other licensed personnel, with a recommended one year of experience caring for multiple sclerosis patients and at least 20% of professional time spent with MS patients and/or families. |
| Content | - Basic concepts of MS (disease course classification, pathophysiology of MS, diagnostic process)
- Pharmalogic and non-pharmalogic treatment
- Symptom Management
- Psychosocial intervention
- Research and Education Initiatives
- Patient Advocacy
| - Fundamentals of MS (25%)
- Multidisciplinary MS Care (60%)
- Patient Empowerment (15%)
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| Cost | US $300.00 | US $275.00 |
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