Parkinson’s Awareness

Course Types: Face to face (inc. video options), Train the Trainer (inc. video options)

Parkinson’s disease is when part of the brain becomes progressively more damaged over many years. Parkinson’s disease is a condition in which part of the brain becomes progressively damaged over many years (a progressive neurological condition). Symptoms are caused by the deficiency of a chemical in the brain called Dopamine; why it happens, nobody knows. As it is incurable and has several side effects, you must know how to deal with and understand what the individual may be going through as a carer.

In this course, you will;

• Define what Parkinson’s is
• List the symptoms associated
• Understand the diagnosis of Parkinson’s
• Know the basic principles behind Parkinson’s medications
• Understand the outlook for Parkinson’s patients
• Know how to adapt the care plan appropriately

This course is available as a half or full-day course, comprising a mixture of engaging activities. Once the course is completed, you will be asked to complete a simple multiple-choice assessment. You will be given a certificate to acknowledge the passing of the course.