Multiple Sclerosis is a complex and lifelong neurological disease that affects many aspects of an individual’s life. Management across the lifetime of multiple sclerosis will require the expertise of multiple disciplines working together to meet the dynamic needs of the person and the family. Rapid advances in the treatment of multiple sclerosis require that health professionals have the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide optimal care. The Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers supports a voluntary certification process that reflects the knowledge of multiple disciplines in the specialized area of multiple sclerosis care. The MSHA Certification provides formal recognition of a specialized body of knowledge felt to be necessary to provide optimal care to those individuals and families living with multiple sclerosis.
Certification is intended to promote quality and consistent care to those living with multiple sclerosis by:
- Formally recognizing knowledge across the multiple disciplines that are necessary for multiple sclerosis care delivery.
- Establishing a level of knowledge required to become a Multiple Sclerosis Healthcare Associate Certification.
- Providing encouragement for continued personal and professional growth in the care of individuals with multiple sclerosis.
- Providing a standard of knowledge requisite for certification, thereby assisting the employer, public, and members of the health professions in the assessment of healthcare professionals involved in multiple sclerosis care.

Upcoming Test Schedules
Application Deadline:
December 6th, 2023
First Day of Testing:
Saturday, January 6th, 2024
Last Day of Testing:
Saturday, January 20th, 2024
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May 1st, 2024
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Saturday, June 1st, 2024
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Saturday, June 15th, 2024