Parkinson’s Awareness
About Parkinson’s Awareness
Our Parkinson’s Awareness course is perfect for anyone working within the healthcare sector. Learners will come away from our course with the knowledge and skill needed to identify what Parkinson’s is and what causes it. The trainer will also focus on how you can treat the disease. In total, the course will last 3 hours, and the trainer will involve learners in several group activities.
Course Length
Our Parkinson’s Awareness training course is 3 hours long and completed in a half-day. Our courses are structured to allow breaks for learners to eat and rest.
Certificate Validity
The Parkinson’s Awareness training certificate lasts 12 months (1 year). Before expiry, you’ll need to re-enrol to receive a new certificate.
Delivery
Our most popular form of training is held in-house, where we send a trainer out to your premises for a face-to-face session (for groups of up to 12). We also run a Parkinson’s Awareness training course online. Ask about our webinar sessions.
Topics Covered
Please see our course outline here. During this Parkinson’s Awareness training course, you will learn what Parkinson’s is, understanding the symptoms of Parkinson’s, what causes Parkinson’s, and more…
Cost/Pricing
Pricing can vary depending on location, dates, group size (where applicable), and more factors. For a free email quotation, please contact our advisors directly on 0800 781 2041 or leave an enquiry.
How do you get Certified?
This course is available via an in-house group course for up to 12 delegates. Choose for the course to be delivered either face to face or by a blended learning option, at a time and place convenient to you. Alternatively, learn through one of our scheduled courses at centres located across the UK. Upon completion of this course, a certificate will be awarded.
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Parkinson’s Awareness Course Outline
- What is Parkinson’s?
- Understanding the symptoms of Parkinson’s.
- What causes Parkinson’s?
- Treating Parkinson’s.
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Parkinson’s Awareness FAQs
What is Parkinson’s disease?
Parkinson’s disease is a condition in which parts of the brain become progressively damaged over many years. Patients with Parkinson’s can experience a wide range of physical and psychological symptoms. There is no cure for the condition but treatment can help maintain quality of life.
Who is the Parkinson’s awareness course for?
Anyone working in the health care and social care sectors is advised to attend this course. Suitable for candidates at all levels, this course provides an understanding of the symptoms and treatments available for sufferers of Parkinson’s.
What will I learn on the Parkinson’s awareness course?
The course ensures candidates have a thorough understanding of what Parkinson’s disease is, including the signs and symptoms such as freezing, hallucinations and impulse control problems. The course looks at ways medication, surgery and alternative therapies can help and different ways of improving the quality of life for the individual.
Parkinson’s Awareness FAQs
What is Parkinson’s disease?
Parkinson’s disease is a condition in which parts of the brain become progressively damaged over many years. Patients with Parkinson’s can experience a wide range of physical and psychological symptoms. There is no cure for the condition but treatment can help maintain quality of life.
Who is the Parkinson’s awareness course for?
Anyone working in the health care and social care sectors is advised to attend this course. Suitable for candidates at all levels, this course provides an understanding of the symptoms and treatments available for sufferers of Parkinson’s.
What will I learn on the Parkinson’s awareness course?
The course ensures candidates have a thorough understanding of what Parkinson's disease is, including the signs and symptoms such as freezing, hallucinations and impulse control problems. The course looks at ways medication, surgery and alternative therapies can help and different ways of improving the quality of life for the individual.
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