CPD module: multiple sclerosis

After completing this module, you should be more aware of:

1. the basis of multiple sclerosis cause and progression;

2. the types of MS and how they differ in disease activity;

3. the range of disease modifying treatments or drugs (DMTs/DMDs) available for MS;

4. the rationale for using DMTs and their supply;

5. which types of MS the different DMTs are indicated for;

6. the range of DMT formats and dosing regimens;

7. the different types of immunosuppressant DMTs;

8. the different types of immunostimulant DMTs;

9. possible modes of action;

10. significant DMT adverse effects, especially infection, and vaccination considerations;

11. aims of DMT and achieving MS with no evidence of disease activity or progression;

12. considerations around stopping DMT use.