Parkinson's Disease - Learning and Development courses

Course Title Parkinson's Disease
Course Information

Parkinson's is a progressive neurological condition. One person in every 500 has Parkinson's. That's about 127,000 people in the UK. Most people who get Parkinson's are aged 50 or over but younger people can get it too, in fact one in 20 is under the age of 40.

This course has been designed to provide those who work in the social care sector with an awareness of Parkinson's, how this may effect people and their support needs.

  • Define Parkinson's
  • Explain how dopamine works in the brain
  • Identify the symptoms of Parkinson's
  • Motor Symptoms
  • Non-motor symptoms
  • Explore complications of Parkinson's
  • Mental Health
  • Dementia
  • Explore treatments for the symptoms of Parkinson's
  • Diet
  • Medication
  • Identify complications of Parkinson's

For external delegates to Hull City Council, this course comes at a charge of £35+VAT per person.
Course length 3 hours
Target group

All those working in Health & Social care Profession, particularly Registered Managers, Social Care Workers and Support Workers.
Dates

Dates to come
Venue Brunswick House,
Strand Close,
Hull,
HU2 9DB
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How to apply

Hull City Council Staff

Log on to OLM (Oracle Learning Management System) to enrol.

External to Hull City Council

Complete the online application form (opens in a new window).