How to access training
There are two ways to gain certification to administer the ECAS.
- Option A – Follow the steps below before attending a masterclass
- Option B – Online training (password restricted)
- Contact Prof Sharon Abrahams (s.abrahams@ed.ac.uk) to access online training
The 3 steps to completing ECAS training are as follows:
Step 1: Watch training video
The video below provides guidance on the administration of the ECAS. You should view this prior to attending training. In the video, Judy Newton (National Nursing Lead for Motor Neurone Disease) performs the cognitive interview and Sharon Abrahams provides guidance on the scoring procedure.
Please note, there is a very minor error in the video above, during the final task (Delayed Recognition at time 20:17 minutes). To the 7th question ‘Was he from the local council?’, the respondent answered ‘yes’ which was incorrect. However in the video it was accidentally marked as correct. Therefore when it comes to scoring, the respondent got 6 correct answers, which is converted to a final score of 2.
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Step 2: Read ECAS guidelines and FAQs
Step 3: Attend Masterclass for certification
Certification for usage can be obtained by attending a one-day Masterclass, facilitated by Prof Sharon Abrahams. This programme is certified by the European Network for the Cure of ALS.
View our ECAS News & Events feed on the right-hand side for further information on upcoming Masterclasses.