CPD-accredited.

Course content: 

• Overview of common problems associated with having a muscle wasting condition 

• How to identify challenges pupils might face 

After completing this module, you will be able to: 

• Identify the needs of a secondary school pupil with a muscle wasting condition and where they need support 

• Identify how a muscle wasting condition may affect a pupil’s ability to learn and how this can be managed 

• Know where to go and who to talk to for further advice and information

This 15 minute introductory module will teach you basic knowledge and awareness of neuromuscular conditions. It was designed with specialist clinicians and people living with muscle wasting and weakening conditions. We recommend taking this course before signing up for our other courses.  

This course is CPD-accredited.

After completing this online eLearning module, you will be able to: 

• Understand the nature and characteristics of muscle wasting and weakening conditions;

• The typical impacts these conditions can have on a person’s health; and

• The range of healthcare professionals dedicated to managing and treating these conditions.

Together with the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP), we have created the first ever online course for GPs on the presentation and management of neuromuscular conditions in primary care.  

This training module, which is hosted on the Royal College of General Practitioners e-learning training website, only takes an hour to complete. It is worth one accredited continued professional development point. The course is also free to GPs who are members of the Royal College. 

Course content: 

GPs will attain a better understanding of their role in the management of neuromuscular conditions and recognise the key moments when a patient needs to be referred to a specialist neuromuscular service. 

After completing this course, GPs will be able to: 

• Understand the spectrum of neuromuscular disease 

• Identify the key presenting features of the more common neuromuscular diseases 

• Describe management, including the importance of multi-disciplinary care. 
  

This module is a guide for non-specialist nurses on how to manage neuromuscular in-patients safely and effectively. This course was developed with clinical nurse specialists. 

This course is CPD-accredited.

Course content: 

• Information on specialists involved in providing care for neuromuscular patients 

• Respiratory and cardiology care needs of neuromuscular patients 

• Specialist care for patients with genetic conditions 

• Specialist care for patients with acquired conditions 

After completing this online eLearning module, you will be able to: 

• Understand different types of muscle wasting conditions 

• Identify which health professionals are involved in providing care to people with muscle wasting conditions 

• Have an awareness of the specialist inpatient care required by people with muscle wasting conditions