Parkinson’s Awareness

To provide underpinning knowledge about Parkinson’s Disease and it’s symptoms and enable learners to understand the elements of best care.

To promote the safety and well-being of all patients with Parkinson’s Disease who require care.

DESCRIPTION

By the end of the course, candidates will be able to:

• Describe relevant anatomy
• Explain what Parkinson’s disease is and what the possible causes might be
• Identify the range of motor, non-motor and mental health symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease
• Describe the range of treatments
• Understand the implications of administering medications correctly
• Discuss the effects of the disease on daily life, highlighting safety risks

Course Content

• What is Parkinson’s Disease?
• Anatomy
• Causes
• Motor symptoms
  • Tremors
  • Rigidity
  • Slowness of movement
  • Falls and dizziness
  • Freezing
  • Muscle cramps and dystonia
• Non-motor symptoms
• Mental health issues
• Dementia
• Making a diagnosis
• Relationships
• Treatment
• Medications – oral
• Side effects of medications
• Movement recording
• Medications – non-oral
• Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
• GDNF trial
• Daily life
• Care issues