MDS-UPDRS Training
MDS-UPDRS Training Registration
The International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society has established the MDS-UPDRS: MDS-Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale Certificate Program. This training program allows participants to learn about the use of this scale, see examples of a rater administering the test to patients, and to view examples of the rating items for the Motor Examination (Part III). There is an official certificate exam at the end of the training program.
The MDS-UPDRS is copyrighted materials owned by MDS and protected by U.S. copyright and other laws. Permission is required to use the MDS-UPDRS, with the exception of personal/educational use. Research studies and clinical trials must obtain permission to use the scale on a per-study, per-protocol, and per-language basis. Please e-mail ratingscales@movementdisorders.org with questions about permissions.
Personal/Educational – NO RESEARCH
Physicians and health professionals taking the training to support rating scale administration in a clinical setting related to patient care unrelated to any research study or clinical trial.
- Immediate access: Pay with credit card to take the exam now
- Access later: Request an invoice and pay later
- Member access: Apply for MDS Membership to gain access to training and other member benefits
Research Study
Researchers and study raters taking the training to support rating scale administration related to data collection within specific research studies; applies to investigator-initiated studies, student research projects, and research studies funded by government/non-profit/academic institutions.
Clinical Trial
Clinical trial raters taking the training to support rating scale administration related to data collection within industry-sponsored clinical trials.
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