Parkinson’s Disease
Awareness Training
This Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Training course provides healthcare professionals, carers and support staff with the knowledge and understanding needed to support people living with Parkinson’s disease. The course explores the causes and symptoms of Parkinson’s, how the condition progresses, available treatments and therapies, and the effects Parkinson’s can have on everyday life. It also considers medication and how staff can provide safe, compassionate and person-centred care.
This course covers:
Understanding Parkinson’s disease, its causes and progression
Common symptoms and effects of Parkinson’s
Stages and progression of the condition
Treatment and therapeutic approaches
Parkinson’s medication and potential side effects
The impact of Parkinson’s on movement, mood and daily living
Supporting people with Parkinson’s through person-centred care
Promoting comfort, independence, dignity and quality of life