Parkinson's Disease Care

This 3 hours training course will be delivered by a Clinical Nurse Educator with first hand clinical experience, drawing on their own experience and knowledge.

Suitable For:
All healthcare workers across all settings with existing knowledge wanting to enhance their current understanding. Alternatively, those new to healthcare looking to acquire new skills and practice effectively.

Session Aim:
Parkinson’s is a progressive neurological condition. Currently 145,000 people in the UK are living with Parkinson's Disease, it is the fastest growing neurodegenerative condition in the world. The main symptoms are tremor, rigidity and slowness of movement, but the condition doesn’t only affect mobility. How the condition affects the patient can vary from hour to hour, or even minute to minute. The amount of help and support you give them is complex.

This training course is intended to cover all aspects of a basic understanding of Parkinson’s Disease and the associated risks to residents or patients. It also covers the associated symptoms, physiological effects and treatments.

Learning Outcomes:

• Have a basic understanding of Parkinson’s Disease and the associated risks.
• Recognise and understand the common symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease.
• Be aware of the physiological effects on a person with Parkinson’s Disease.
• Recognise treatments the resident/patient is prescribed.
• How to risk assess and prevent falls.
• Understand the importance of risk assessments and good practice regarding documentation.
• Have an understanding of the Mental Capacity Act, 2005.
• Awareness of the importance of End of Life/ Palliative care associated with Parkinson’s Disease