CLINICAL/CE WEBINAR

Multiple Sclerosis: What Every Aging Life Care Manager Needs to Know – Information, Services & Support

Thursday, August 15, 2019

4:00 pm ET, 3:00 pm CT, 2:00 pm MT, 1:00 pm PT

Registration deadline: August 8, 2019

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This session will provide an overview of Multiple Sclerosis, including information about how the disease is diagnosed, the different types of MS, and the treatment and management strategies that are currently available. We will take a more in-depth look at some of the most common symptoms of MS, particularly those that may not be immediately visible or apparent and will provide Aging Life Care Managers with tips and recommendations for how to work effectively with clients who are experiencing those symptoms. Lastly, we will discuss the wide-ranging emotional and financial impacts of MS on both clients and their families. ALCMs will be provided with information about programs, services, and supports that are available through the National MS Society and other relevant organizations.

Note: the content of this webinar and slides were developed in whole by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. 

Webinar Goal:
The overall goal of the session is to provide Aging Life Care Managers an overview of MS as a disease, how it impacts people, and provide care managers with a strong foundation on the services, support, and tools needed to serve clients living with MS.

Learning Objectives:

Participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge and core concepts of Multiple Sclerosis as a disease, including diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment options
• Demonstrate awareness of the potential impact of MS symptoms on individuals’ daily lives, as well as feel prepared with strategies to work effectively with clients who are experiencing more significant symptoms
• Discuss how to connect individuals affected by MS to the services and supports available

About the Presenters

Emily Smith, LICSW, LCSW, LCSW-C, MSSMC is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and a Manager of Case Management at the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Over the past 12 years at the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Emily has provided individual, group and programmatic support to individuals and families affected by multiple sclerosis in addition to education and training to professionals. Prior to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Emily provided case management to children and families engaged in the child welfare system. Emily received her bachelor’s degree at the University of Vermont and her Master of Social Work from The Catholic University of America. She is currently licensed in DC, Maryland and Virginia.

Katrina Rudd, MSW, LICSW is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and a Manager of Case Management at the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.  Before joining the National MS Society, Katrina was employed as a case manager and trainer for Mystic Valley Elder Services, a provider of home and community based senior services in Massachusetts.  Katrina earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Brain and Cognitive Science from the University of Rochester and went on to receive her Master of Social Work from the Brown School of Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis.  She is currently licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Continuing Education Credit Hours

ALCA has been approved for 1 CE contact hour from CBRN, NACCM, and NYSED, and has applied for approval from NASW and CCMC. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # 15884, for 1 Contact Hour. Aging Life Care Association, SW CPE is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #0166. This event has been approved for 1.0 contact hour. Attendee must attend entire webinar to receive any CE certificates. Attendees requesting a CE Certificate for Social Work (NASW or NYSED) must successfully submit and pass a post-test prior to receiving CE certificate.

Cancellation Policy

The registration fee for webinars is non-refundable. Registrants who are not able to attend the webinar will receive audio & video files following the event. For clinical webinars, CE contact hours will not be available to those who are not able to attend the entire live event.

In the unfortunate event that a webinar needs to be cancelled or rescheduled ALCA will notify the registrant by email and provide information on the new date or alternative arrangements. If the registrant is not able to attend the new date ALCA will refund the registration fee or place a credit towards a future event. 

Fees:    Free for Advanced Professional Members, $29.00 for Members and Corporate Partners / $99 for Nonmembers