Dystonia Awareness

Course Title:  Dystonia Awareness  

Course length Full Day

Maximum number to attend, priced per delegate, please call 01376 573999 for additional delegates

This course is aimed at all staff in the health and social care sector.

Learning Outcome & Assessment Criteria

Introduction to Dystonia

What is dystonia

Causes of Dystonia

Identify possible causes of dystonia, which can include:

Inherited genetic problem

Parkinson’s

Stroke

Cerebral Palsy

Multiple Sclerosis

Symptoms of Dystonia

Discuss different presentations of symptoms including:

Blinking and eye problems

Dystonic storms

Hand problems

Muscle spasms

Neck problems

Tremors

Voice problems

Types of Dystonia

Identify different forms and effects of dystonia including:

Early-onset Dystonias

Adult-onset Dystonias

Acquired Dystonias

Treatments for Dystonia

Identify treatments available for Dystonia

At the end of the training session, there is a written assessment to evidence the learning of the attendees.