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MDS-NMS: MDS Non-Motor Rating Scale Certificate Program
Course Format
Self-Guided
Release Date
August 05, 2021
Expiration Date
January 01, 2026
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Program Description

The MDS-NMS: MDS Non-Motor Rating Scale Certificate 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
You cannot participate in this course
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:

  1. Effectively administer and score the overall MDS-NMS
  2. Describe the Non-Motor Fluctuations subscale, 13 MDS-NMS domains, and 52 non-motor symptoms in the MDS-NMS
  3. Differentiate between severity and frequency of non-motor symptoms
  4. Understand the properties of the MDS-NMS and populations in which the scale has been validated
  5. 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.

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MDS Clinical Outcome Assessments Program
ratingscales@movementdisorders.org

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