Course Title: Parkinson’s Awareness
Course length
3 Hours
Maximum number to attend
Up to 12 delegates
This course is aimed at all staff working within Health and Social Care.
The course will raise awareness and increase knowledge of Parkinson’s Disease. The training begins with identifying what Parkinson’s Disease is and the different stages before discussing the presentation of the symptoms and the support available
Learning Outcome and Assessment Criteria
Introduction to Parkinson’s Disease
Identify:
What is the condition
Who it affects
Type of condition
Causes
Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease
Discuss early symptoms
Understand progression of symptoms:
Understand Parkinsonism
Discuss Dementia
Stages of Parkinson’s Disease
Understand the process of diagnosing Parkinson’s
Discuss the different stages of Parkinson’s
Understand Advanced Parkinson’s Disease
Providing Care for someone with Parkinson’s
Discuss:
The role of the care worker
Problems associated with caring for someone with Parkinson’s
Care Planning
Living with Parkinson’s
Exercise and health eating
Treatments for Parkinson’s Disease
Identify treatments available, including medication.