The University of Tasmania's Menzies Institute for Medical Research offers several free online courses focused on Multiple Sclerosis (MS). These courses are designed to enhance understanding, awareness, and management of MS for both individuals living with the condition and those interested in learning more about it.
Additionally, The University of Tasmania's Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre offers a range of free online courses designed to provide university-quality education on dementia and related topics. These Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) are accessible to anyone with an interest in dementia care, including health professionals, caregivers, and the general public.
This short article will introduce you to these libraries of free online learning!
Menzies Institute for Medical Research MS courses
1. Understanding Multiple Sclerosis
'Understanding MS' is a free online course that aims to improve understanding and awareness of MS worldwide, and empower people to create and contribute to personalised MS management plans.
Starts: 10th Mar 2025
Duration: 6 weeks
Effort: 2 hrs per week
Location: Online Course
Completion Certificate: Yes
Cost: FREE
🌐 For Details and to Enroll, visit this webpage.
2. Mental Health and MS
'Mental Health and Multiple Sclerosis (MS)' is a free online course that aims to enhance understanding of mental health and its interaction with anxiety, depression and MS.
Starts: TBA
Duration: Self-paced
Effort: 1.5 — 2 hrs per module
Location: Online Course
Completion Certificate: Yes
Cost: FREE
🌐 For Details and to Enroll, visit this webpage.
3. Deciding about DMTs for MS
'Deciding about Disease Modifying Therapies (DMTs) for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)' is a free online course that aims to increase understanding about DMTs and help people living with MS make informed decisions about using them.
Starts: TBA
Duration: Self-paced
Effort: 1.5 — 2 hrs per module
Location: Online Course
Completion Certificate: Yes
Cost: FREE
🌐 For Details and to Enroll, visit this webpage.
MOOCs Offered
The Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre provides several MOOCs that cover various aspects of dementia care and research:
This course addresses the foremost issues surrounding dementia and provides knowledge designed to maximize quality of life across the trajectory of dementia for people with the condition, their families, and caregivers.
This course investigates the best available evidence about dementia prevention, drawing on a range of expertise from around the globe.
This course provides an introduction to brain science and the pathology of TBI from concussion to severe injuries.
Equip Aged Care Learning Packages
The Equip Aged Care Learning Packages are a part of the Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre's initiative to enhance the knowledge and skills of those working in the aged care sector. These packages are entirely online, free to access, and can be completed on a mobile phone, tablet, or computer. Each module takes only about 10 minutes to complete, and certificates are awarded upon completion.
Each learning module highlights key concepts on contemporary aged care topics and encourages participants to continue their learning by providing additional resources.
A free, downloadable certificate of completion is available for each module.
🔗 Access the Equip Aged Care Learning Packages by visiting this webpage.
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