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MND 101: An introduction to Motor Neurone Disease (MND)


Description

MND 101 is a comprehensive introduction to Motor Neurone Disease (MND).


Who is this course for?

This course is for all members of the MND community, including:

  • People living with MND
  • MND carers
  • Family members and friends
  • Health and community care professionals.


Learning outcomes

By the end of the course, you will have the foundational knowledge of MND to:

  • Describe what MND is, including its main types and MND-FTD spectrum
  • Outline the steps generally involved in diagnosing MND
  • Identify the causes and risk factors of MND
  • Recognise common signs and symptoms
  • Understand available management approaches and their impact on quality of life
  • Navigate reliable information, support, and services.


Course Outline

Last reviewed: May 2026

Content
  • Introduction
  • Welcome
  • Course Outline
  • What Is MND?
  • Unit 1: Motor neurones: Upper and Lower Motor Neurones and Clinical Signs
  • Types of MND
  • Unit 2: Types of MND
  • Unit 3: MND-FTD, MND with Frontotemporal Dementia
  • Diagnosis, Causes and How Common It Is
  • Unit 4: Understanding the Diagnostic Process
  • Unit 5: Causes of MND
  • Unit 6: How Common Is MND?
  • Symptoms and Management
  • Unit 7: Symptoms and Symptom Management
  • Unit 8: Treatment Options for MND
  • Unit 9: Supportive Interventions for MND
  • Unit 10: Supporting Wellbeing
  • Services and Support
  • Unit 11: MND Associations
  • Unit 12: Equipment and Assistive Technology
  • Unit 13: Other Support and Assistance
  • Thank you
  • Feedback
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: Forever
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