Course overview of Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that leads to shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with walking, balance, and coordination. Symptoms usually get worse over time and as it progresses, people may have difficulty walking and talking.
This Parkinson’s Disease course provides an overview of the disease to enable people to understand what it is as well as the signs and symptoms to look out for. We cover the different stages of how the disease progresses and how to care for and support an individual who has Parkinson’s Disease.
Course content
- Understand what Parkinson’s is
- Identify the signs and symptoms and stages of progression
- Know how Parkinson’s is diagnosed and the tests carried out
- Understand the challenges people with Parkinson’s experience
- Know how to provide the best possible care and support for people with Parkinson’s
- Understand how you can support active participation
- Know how to monitor, record and report appropriately
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Aims of Parkinson’s Disease course
At the end of this online learning you will know and understand:
- What is Parkinson’s disease?
- Signs and symptoms
- Progression
- Diagnosis and tests
- Treatment and therapies
- Challenges and impact on people’s lives
- Supporting people who have
- Parkinson’s
- Promoting active participation
- Monitoring and reporting
What audience is this online course suitable for?
This the Parkinson’s Disease course has been designed specifically for Care and Support Workers working in a social care setting. It may also be useful to a wider audience of people who would like to know more about Parkinson's Disease.
