Parkinson's Disease Training - Level 1 - Online Course - CPD Accredited
The Mandatory Training Group
Delivery Method: eLearning Parkinson's Disease Training - Level 1 - Online Course - CPD Accredited.
Welcome to The Mandatory Training Group's online Parkinson’s Disease training course for front-line healthcare and social care providers. Our online Parkinson’s Disease training course was developed in line with the latest UK legislation and meet the requirements set out by the National Health Service (NHS), UK Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF), the Care Quality Commission (CQC), Skills for Care, UK Health and Safety Executive and other professional and regulatory bodies.
Course content
Understanding the difficulties that a person with Parkinson’s Disease experiences is key to providing excellent care. This online Parkinson’s Disease training course provides delegates with an insight into the daily obstacles that those with the disease have to overcome and offers models for best practice in terms of their care. This online Parkinson’s Disease training course covers the following:
- Definition of Parkinson’s disease,
- Causes of Parkinson’s disease,
- Vital signs and symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease,
- Non-motor signs and symptoms,
- Who gets Parkinson’s Disease,
- Diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease,
- Progression of Parkinson’s Disease,
- Difficulties for everyday life for those with Parkinson’s Disease,
- Medications and treatments for Parkinson’s Disease,
- Communication skills for caregivers,
- Supporting people living with Parkinson’s Disease, and
- Specific considerations for care settings.
Who is the course for?
This online Parkinson’s Disease training course should be completed by those who work in health and social care services, including:
- Carers
- Support workers
- Care assistants
- Healthcare assistants
- Registered nurses
- Allied health professionals (AHPs)
- Doctors and medical locums.
Course aims
The aim and objective of this online Parkinson’s Disease training course is to improve the learner’s understanding of Parkinson’s Disease.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this online Parkinson’s Disease training course, you will:
- Be able to define Parkinson’s Disease,
- Be familiar with the symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease,
- Understand the causes of Parkinson’s Disease,
- Know how Parkinson’s Disease is diagnosed,
- Be aware of the medical and non-medical treatments for Parkinson’s disease,
- Understand how Parkinson’s Disease can affect day to day life,
- Be able to support an individual with Parkinson’s Disease in a holistic way, and
- Know where to find additional information about Parkinson’s Disease.
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Parkinson's Disease Training - Level 1 - Online Course - CPD Accredited.