Parkinson’s Awareness
£20 + VAT
This course will aim to improve your understanding of Parkinson’s. It will include fundamental knowledge about what Parkinson’s is, and will cover the symptoms of Parkinson’s, the diagnosis process, and how Parkinson’s impacts those living with it.
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Course Description
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All about this Parkinson’s Awareness Course
Throughout this course, you will gain knowledge on what Parkinson’s is and how it can affect people living with Parkinson’s, which in turn will enable you to offer outstanding care and support. You will also look at the possible causes and risk factors, and their relationship with Parkinson’s.
You will also look at the lifestyle factors that can prevent Parkinson’s and lessen its initial symptoms. You will also look at the signs and symptoms of young-onset Parkinson’s and how these may vary.
You will also look at when and how Parkinson’s is suspected and diagnosed and the treatment options available. You will also look at a case study relating to the diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson’s.
At the end of the course, you will explore how Parkinson’s progresses and how this can lead to ill health and mortality and why knowing this is important in symptom management. You will also learn how to better manage symptoms both motor and non-motor, as well as how to manage mental wellbeing.
There may be unfamiliar terminology, therefore key phrases and words will be in bold.
In order to complete the course, you must achieve 80% or more in the final multiple choice quiz.
You will earn 3 CPD points on completion of the course, this course will take around 3 hours to complete and the certificate will last for two years.
- Fully CPD registered
- Completed online with instant downloadable certificate
- Fully printed certificate posted next day
- Complete the online multiple choice assessment as many times as you need to pass
Units covered
- Unit 1 – Introduction to Parkinson’s Awareness – In the first unit of the Parkinson’s Awareness course you will learn what Parkinson’s is and how the brain’s physiology is different from those without Parkinson’s.
- Unit 2 – Signs and Symptoms – This unit will cover the signs and symptoms of Parkinson’s, including both movement and non-movement symptoms, you will also look at the psychological impact of Parkinson’s on an individual.
- Unit 3 – Diagnosis and Treatment – In this unit you will explore how Parkinson’s is diagnosed and the treatment options available, including medications, exercise and therapies. You will also look at the new treatments which are being researched.
- Unit 4 – Living with Parkinson’s – In the final unit of the Parkinson’s awareness course, you will focus on how someone can live with Parkinson’s and achieve better outcomes and manage symptoms.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about this course and others that we offer. If you still have any questions, simply contact our course advisors on 0800 077 3063 or email hello@cpdonline.co.uk.
How long does the course take to complete?
This course takes a few hours to complete and you can do this without any restrictions. This means you can buy the course and start at any time. You can also begin your learning, stop and come back to the course to pick up where you left off.
Is this Parkinson’s Awareness course accredited?
Yes the course is fully accredited through the CPD Certification Service. They review all of our content to check for quality, depth and that the material is fully up-to-date. Each year our membership with the service is renewed and all courses are thoroughly checked prior to being accredited.
Will I get a certificate when I finish?
Yes, as soon as you finish this course you can immediately download a PDF version of your personalised certificate. We also then send a fully printed copy to you by first class post.
How long does the certificate last?
The certificate after finishing this course lasts for 2 years until expiry which is when we recommend completing the training again. Some industries may require an update to CPD more frequently than this and others may not but, as a standard rule, we recommend completing the Parkinson’s Awareness course every 2 years to ensure it is fresh in your mind and you understanding the latest regulations.
What are the benefits of completing this Parkinson’s Awareness course online?
By completing this course online you can study in your own time and at your own pace. Having the ability to complete the units at a time to suit you engages your learning much more and enables you to interact and soak up the information easier.
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This course has been checked and assured for quality and accuracy by RoSPA, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, to ensure it meets their exacting standards and is up-to-date. Formed over 100 years ago, RoSPA are committed to increasing safety measures and reducing accidents throughout numerous industries as well as campaigning for better standards in health and safety worldwide.
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