Parkinson's Disease

Course Title:  Parkinson’s Awareness

Course length

2 Hours

Maximum number to attend

20 – 60, Up to 20 delegates per course

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.