Release date: September 1, 2024
Valid for Credit through: September 1, 2026
Description
Fundamentals of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Care offers a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach in the diagnosis and management of MS.
Target Audience
This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nursing professionals, pharmacists, psychologists, social workers, rehabilitation specialists, dietitians, researchers, advocates, and other members of the healthcare team involved in the management of patients with MS, conduct research in MS or who have a special interest in MS.
Learning Objectives
- Examine the various models of care in MS and the roles and responsibilities of care team members in order to adapt the most appropriate model for team-based care in a given practice setting.
- Integrate the complex processes that support the provision of team-based, comprehensive care in MS into effective practices and centers providing evidence-based MS care.
- Integrate information about the mechanisms underlying MS relapses, progression, and gray and white matter pathology as the basis for monitoring and treating the disease.
- Summarize methods to monitor treatment outcomes including patient self-report, automated self-assessment, new clinician reported outcomes, imaging, and biomarkers in order to optimize their utilization in clinical practice and research.
| Topic | Speaker |
| Moderator | Constance B. Easterling, RN, MSN, APRN, MSCN MS Care Center of Neurological Services |
| Multiple Sclerosis: Epidemiology, Immunology, Pathophysiology, Phenotypes, and Natural History | Bruce A. Cohen, MD Davee Department of Neurology Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine Northwestern Comprehensive Multiple Sclerosis Program |
| Making the MS Diagnosis: Disease Mimics, Use of Paraclinical Tools | Derrick Robertson, MD Associate Professor and Vice Chair of Neurology Director, Multiple Sclerosis Division University of South Florida, Morsani College of Medicine |
| Pediatric MS Management and Transition to Adult Care | Yolanda Wheeler, PhD, CRNP, CPNP-AC, MSCN UAB Center for Pediatric Onset Demyelinating Disease |
| Use and Effectiveness of Marijuana in MS: A Research Update | Anthony Feinstein, MD, PhD, FRCPC Department of Psychiatry University of Toronto |
Accreditation Information and Credit Designation
In support of improving patient care, the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 2.75 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.
Physicians (CME) The CMSC designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 2.75 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Pharmacists (ACPE) This knowledge-based activity (UAN JA4008165-0000-24-010-H01-P) qualifies for 2.75 contact hours (.275 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy education credit.
Nurses (NCPD) The CMSC designates this activity for a maximum of 2.75 nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) credits. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
PAs (AAPA)
The CMSC has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 2.75 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Social Workers (Through ASWB’s ACE Program) (ASWB)
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, the CMSC is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 2.75 general continuing education credits.
Psychologists (APA)
Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP) and the CMSC. The CMSC maintains responsibility for the content of the program. The CMSC designates this activity for 2.75 CE credits.
Registered Dietitians (RD)
CDR Credentialed Practitioners will receive 2.75 Continuing Professional Education unit(s) (CPEU) for completion of this activity. Practitioners should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Interprofessional Continuing Education (ICPE)
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 2.75 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.
Disclosure of Financial Relationships
In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education’s (ACCME) Standards for Integrity and Independence in Continuing Education, CMSC requires that individuals in a position to control the content of an accredited continuing education activity disclose all financial relationships with any ineligible company within the past 24 months. It is the policy of the CMSC to mitigate all relevant financial disclosures from planners, faculty, and other persons that can affect the content of this CE activity. CMSC seeks to ensure independence, objectivity, balance, and scientific rigor in all educational programs and to verify that all scientific research referred to, reported, or used in a CE activity conforms to the generally accepted standards of experimental design, data collection, and analysis. CMSC is committed to providing learners with high-quality CE activities that promote improvements in healthcare and not those of an ineligible company. For this activity, all relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
Faculty Disclosures The faculty reported the following relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities related to the educational content of this CE activity:
- Bruce A. Cohen, MD has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
- Constance B. Easterling, RN, MSN, APRN, MSCN has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
- Anthony Feinstein, MD, PhD, FRCPC has disclosed the following relevant financial relationships: Speakers Bureau: Merck, Novartis Pharmaceuticals.
- Derrick Robertson, MD has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
- Yolanda Wheeler, PhD, CRNP, CPNP-AC, MSCN has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
Staff Disclosures Laurie Scudder, DNP, NP, served as planner and reviewer and has disclosed no relevant financial relationships. All other planners, reviewers, staff, or other members of the Continuing Professional Education Committee at The Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers who control content have disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
Off-Label Disclosure and Disclaimer
This activity may or may not discuss investigational, unapproved, or off-label use of drugs. Learners are advised to consult prescribing information for any products discussed. The information provided in this accredited activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent clinical judgment of a health care professional relative to diagnostic, treatment, or management options for a specific patient’s medical condition. The opinions expressed in the content are solely those of the individual faculty members and do not reflect those of CMSC or any ineligible company.
| Topic | Speaker |
| Moderator | Constance B. Easterling, RN, MSN, APRN, MSCN MS Care Center of Neurological Services |
| Primary Progressive MS: Diagnosis, Clinical Course, and Management | Patricia K. Coyle, MD, FAAN, FANA Department of Neurology MS Comprehensive Care Center Stony Brook University Medical Center |
| MRI Mimics in the Diagnosis of MS | David K.B. Li, MD University of British Columbia |
| Women’s Issues in MS | Anna Shah, MD Outpatient Neurology Outpatient Patient Experience and Safety Rocky Mountain MS Center, University of Colorado |
| Shared Decision Making in Treatment Selection | Patricia Pagnotta, APRN, MSN, CNRN, MSCN MS Center of Greater Orlando A Division of Neurology Associates |
Accreditation Information and Credit Designation
In support of improving patient care, the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 2.75 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.
Physicians (CME) The CMSC designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 2.75 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Pharmacists (ACPE) This knowledge-based activity (UAN JA4008165-0000-24-011-H01-P) qualifies for 2.75 contact hours (.275 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy education credit.
Nurses (NCPD) The CMSC designates this activity for a maximum of 2.75 nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) credits. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
PAs (AAPA)
The CMSC has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 2.75 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Social Workers (Through ASWB’s ACE Program) (ASWB)
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, the CMSC is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 2.75 general continuing education credits.
Psychologists (APA)
Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP) and the CMSC. The CMSC maintains responsibility for the content of the program. The CMSC designates this activity for 2.75 CE credits.
Registered Dietitians (RD)
CDR Credentialed Practitioners will receive 2.75 Continuing Professional Education unit(s) (CPEU) for completion of this activity. Practitioners should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Interprofessional Continuing Education (ICPE)
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 2.75 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.
Disclosure of Financial Relationships
In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education’s (ACCME) Standards for Integrity and Independence in Continuing Education, CMSC requires that individuals in a position to control the content of an accredited continuing education activity disclose all financial relationships with any ineligible company within the past 24 months. It is the policy of the CMSC to mitigate all relevant financial disclosures from planners, faculty, and other persons that can affect the content of this CE activity. CMSC seeks to ensure independence, objectivity, balance, and scientific rigor in all educational programs and to verify that all scientific research referred to, reported, or used in a CE activity conforms to the generally accepted standards of experimental design, data collection, and analysis. CMSC is committed to providing learners with high-quality CE activities that promote improvements in healthcare and not those of an ineligible company. For this activity, all relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
Faculty Disclosures The faculty reported the following relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities related to the educational content of this CE activity:
- Patricia Coyle, MD, FAAN, FANA, has disclosed the following relevant financial relationships: Consulting Fees: Biogen, Bristol Myers Squibb, EMD Serono, Inc., Genentech, Horizon Therapeutics, Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Sanofi, TG Therapeutics, Viatris, Accordant, GlaxoSmithKline, LabCorp, Eli Lilly and Company; Contracted Research: Actelion Pharmaceuticals, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Alkermes, MedDay, Genentech, Roche, Sanofi.
- Constance B. Easterling, RN, MSN, APRN, MSCN has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
- David K.B. Li, MD, FRCPC, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
- Patricia Pagnotta, APRN, MSN, CNRN, MSCN, has disclosed the following relevant financial relationships: Speakers Bureau: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Biogen, Bristol Myers Squibb, EMD Serono, Inc.
- Anna Shah, MD, has disclosed the following relevant financial relationships: Advisory Board: EMD Serono, Inc; Consulting Fees: EMD Serono, Inc.; Contracted Research: Genentech; Educational Program: EMD Serono, Inc. Horizon Therapeutics.
Staff Disclosures
Laurie Scudder, DNP, NP, served as planner and reviewer and has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
All other planners, reviewers, staff, or other members of the Continuing Professional Education Committee at The Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers who control content have disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
Off-Label Disclosure and Disclaimer
This activity may or may not discuss investigational, unapproved, or off-label use of drugs. Learners are advised to consult prescribing information for any products discussed. The information provided in this accredited activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent clinical judgment of a health care professional relative to diagnostic, treatment, or management options for a specific patient’s medical condition. The opinions expressed in the content are solely those of the individual faculty members and do not reflect those of CMSC or any ineligible company.
| Topic | Speaker |
| Moderator | Beverly Layton, RN, BSN, MSCN |
| Approaches to Disease Modifying Therapy in RRMS | John Rinker II, MD University of Alabama at Birmingham |
| Behind the Scenes of Therapy and Changing Disease Course | Crystal Wright, AGPCNP-BC, MSCN UT Southwestern |
| Branded, Generic and Biosimiliar Options- The Pharmacist Approach to Emerging Treatment Options | Erica Goff, PharmD, BCPS, MSCS University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Healthsystem Specialty Pharmacy Services-Neurology |
| Separating Clinical Nutrition from Clickbait. Evidence-Based Nutrition Recommendations for (PwMS) People with Multiple Sclerosis | Mona Bostick, RDN, LDN, MSCS |
Accreditation Information and Credit Designation
In support of improving patient care, the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 2.75 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.
Physicians (CME) The CMSC designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 2.75 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Pharmacists (ACPE) This knowledge-based activity (UAN JA4008165-0000-24-012-H01-P) qualifies for 2.75 contact hours (.275 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy education credit.
Nurses (NCPD) The CMSC designates this activity for a maximum of 2.75 nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) credits. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
PAs (AAPA)
The CMSC has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 2.75 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Social Workers (Through ASWB’s ACE Program) (ASWB)
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, the CMSC is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 2.75 general continuing education credits.
Psychologists (APA)
Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP) and the CMSC. The CMSC maintains responsibility for the content of the program. The CMSC designates this activity for 2.75 CE credits.
Registered Dietitians (RD)
CDR Credentialed Practitioners will receive 2.75 Continuing Professional Education unit(s) (CPEU) for completion of this activity. Practitioners should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Interprofessional Continuing Education (ICPE)
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 2.75 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.
Disclosure of Financial Relationships
In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education’s (ACCME) Standards for Integrity and Independence in Continuing Education, CMSC requires that individuals in a position to control the content of an accredited continuing education activity disclose all financial relationships with any ineligible company within the past 24 months. It is the policy of the CMSC to mitigate all relevant financial disclosures from planners, faculty, and other persons that can affect the content of this CE activity. CMSC seeks to ensure independence, objectivity, balance, and scientific rigor in all educational programs and to verify that all scientific research referred to, reported, or used in a CE activity conforms to the generally accepted standards of experimental design, data collection, and analysis. CMSC is committed to providing learners with high-quality CE activities that promote improvements in healthcare and not those of an ineligible company. For this activity, all relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
Faculty Disclosures The faculty reported the following relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities related to the educational content of this CE activity:
- Mona Bostick, RDN, LDN, MSCS, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
- Erica Goff, PharmD BCPS MSCS, has disclosed the following relevant financial relationships: Advisory Board: TG Therapeutics.
- Beverly Layton, RN, BSN, MSCN, has disclosed the following relevant financial relationships: Consulting Fees: Sanofi.
- John Rinker, MD, has disclosed the following relevant financial relationships: Contracted Research: Jazz Pharmaceuticals.
- Crystal Wright, AGPCNP-BC, MSCN, has disclosed the following relevant financial relationships: Advisory Board: EMD Serono, Inc.
Staff Disclosures
Laurie Scudder, DNP, NP, served as planner and reviewer and has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
All other planners, reviewers, staff, or other members of the Continuing Professional Education Committee at The Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers who control content have disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
Off-Label Disclosure and Disclaimer
This activity may or may not discuss investigational, unapproved, or off-label use of drugs. Learners are advised to consult prescribing information for any products discussed. The information provided in this accredited activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent clinical judgment of a health care professional relative to diagnostic, treatment, or management options for a specific patient’s medical condition. The opinions expressed in the content are solely those of the individual faculty members and do not reflect those of CMSC or any ineligible company.
| Topic | Speaker |
| Moderator | Beverly Layton, RN, BSN, MSCN |
| Clinic Coordination: How to Survive in this Changing Environment | Tomicka McMillion, DNP, RN, MSCN VA New Jersey Healthcare System |
| Comorbidities and Multiple Sclerosis | Sara Schaefer, NP-BC, CNRN, MSCN UCHealth Neurology MS Comprehensive Care Center |
| Caring for Men with Multiple Sclerosis | Jeffrey Hernandez, DNP, APRN, MSCN University of Miami |
| Case Studies | Panel |
Accreditation Information and Credit Designation
In support of improving patient care, the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 2.75 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.
Physicians (CME) The CMSC designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 2.75 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Pharmacists (ACPE) This knowledge-based activity (UAN JA4008165-0000-24-013-H01-P) qualifies for 2.75 contact hours (.275 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy education credit.
Nurses (NCPD) The CMSC designates this activity for a maximum of 2.75 nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) credits. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
PAs (AAPA)
The CMSC has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 2.75 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Social Workers (Through ASWB’s ACE Program) (ASWB)
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, the CMSC is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 2.75 general continuing education credits.
Psychologists (APA)
Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP) and the CMSC. The CMSC maintains responsibility for the content of the program. The CMSC designates this activity for 2.75 CE credits.
Registered Dietitians (RD)
CDR Credentialed Practitioners will receive 2.75 Continuing Professional Education unit(s) (CPEU) for completion of this activity. Practitioners should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Interprofessional Continuing Education (ICPE)
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 2.75 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.
Disclosure of Financial Relationships
In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education’s (ACCME) Standards for Integrity and Independence in Continuing Education, CMSC requires that individuals in a position to control the content of an accredited continuing education activity disclose all financial relationships with any ineligible company within the past 24 months. It is the policy of the CMSC to mitigate all relevant financial disclosures from planners, faculty, and other persons that can affect the content of this CE activity. CMSC seeks to ensure independence, objectivity, balance, and scientific rigor in all educational programs and to verify that all scientific research referred to, reported, or used in a CE activity conforms to the generally accepted standards of experimental design, data collection, and analysis. CMSC is committed to providing learners with high-quality CE activities that promote improvements in healthcare and not those of an ineligible company. For this activity, all relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
Faculty Disclosures The faculty reported the following relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities related to the educational content of this CE activity:
- Jeffrey Hernandez, DNP, APRN, MSCN, has disclosed the following relevant financial relationships: Speakers Bureau: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Horizon Therapeutics, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, EMD Serono, Inc; Consulting Fees: Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Biogen, Can Do MS, Sanofi, EMD Serono, Inc.; Advisory Board: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, TG Therapeutics.
- Beverly Layton, RN, BSN, MSCN, has disclosed the following relevant financial relationships: Consulting Fees: Sanofi.
- Tomicka McMillion, DNP, RN, MSCN, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
- Sara Schaefer, NP-BC, CNRN, MSCN, has disclosed the following relevant financial relationships: Advisory Board: Viatris; Speakers Bureau: Sanofi; Advisory Board: TG Therapeutics; Consulting Fees: Novartis Pharmaceuticals.
Staff Disclosures
Laurie Scudder, DNP, NP, served as planner and reviewer and has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
All other planners, reviewers, staff, or other members of the Continuing Professional Education Committee at The Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers who control content have disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
Off-Label Disclosure and Disclaimer
This activity may or may not discuss investigational, unapproved, or off-label use of drugs. Learners are advised to consult prescribing information for any products discussed. The information provided in this accredited activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent clinical judgment of a health care professional relative to diagnostic, treatment, or management options for a specific patient’s medical condition. The opinions expressed in the content are solely those of the individual faculty members and do not reflect those of CMSC or any ineligible company.
Instructions for Participation and Credit
There are no fees for participating and receiving CE credit for this enduring activity. To receive CE credit participants must:
- Read the CE information and faculty disclosures
- View the videos
- Submit the evaluation form by going to highmarksce.com/mscare
Contact Information
For questions about this activity, please contact the CMSC at [email protected].