MSCS and MSCN Difference - Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC)

MSCS and MSCN Difference

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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%)
Cost	US $300.00	US $275.00

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