MDS Non-Motor Rating Scale Training Program

Introduction

MDS Non-Motor Rating Scale Training Program

Course Format

Rating Scales

Release Date

August 05, 2021

Expiration Date

January 01, 2026

Program Description

The MDS Non-Motor Rating Scale Training Program aims to teach participants about the use of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society – Non-Motor Rating Scale (MDS-NMS), at the scale, subscale, domain and symptom level. Case exercises are also included to test the rater's ability to administer the scale.

To successfully complete this course and receive a certificate, a score of 80% is required to pass the post-test. You will be allowed three attempts.

Registration Type		Member Fee	Non-Member Fee
	Non-Member	N/A	$125.00

Course Purpose

The purpose of this program is to teach participants about the use of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society – Non-Motor Rating Scale (MDS-NMS).

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity learners will be able to:

Effectively administer and score the overall MDS-NMS
Describe the Non-Motor Fluctuations subscale, 13 MDS-NMS domains, and 52 non-motor symptoms in the MDS-NMS
Differentiate between severity and frequency of non-motor symptoms
Understand the properties of the MDS-NMS and populations in which the scale has been validated
Define various terms and symptoms evaluated by the MDS-NMS

Intended Audience

This activity is intended for healthcare professionals who will be administering the MDS-NMS.

Hardware and Software Requirement

1. Active Internet connection (DSL or Cable). Dial-up connection will have constant buffering problem.

2. Compatible with Windows PC and MAC (256 MB of RAM or higher)

3. Activity is best viewed on Internet Explorer 9.0 or higher, Safari 5.0 or higher and Firefox 29.0 or higher

4. Adobe Flash Player 12.0 (or higher).

5. Adobe Reader to print certificate.

Disclaimer

Access to this material is provided to individuals for personal educational purposes only. Clinical trials and investigator-initiated studies must obtain prior written permission from MDS to use this material. If you are a clinical trial representative or a rater in a clinical trial or study, please reach out to ratingscales@movementdisorders.org for access.

Contact Us

MDS Clinical Outcome Assessments Program
ratingscales@movementdisorders.org