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Parkinson's Disease effects many older people and places special demands on those providing care.
This three-hour course helps staff understand the nature of Parkinson's Disease and provide better care for people affected by it.
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Parkinson's Disease
Three hours
Introduction / Refresher
Nurses and Carers
To help staff understand the nature and effects of Parkinson's Disease, and provide better care for people with this condition.
Up to 15 students
- Defining Parkinson's Disease
- Key features of Parkinson's Disease
- Drug therapy issues
- Psychological issues
- Mobility issues
- Pressure area care
- Nutrition and hydration issues
- Promoting communication
- Knowledge test
Lecture, group discussion, case studies
and practical exercises.
Students are assessed on the basis of
their performance of the exercises and
in the summative test at the end.
- Care Standards Act regulations
- Skills for Care Induction Standards
- National Vocational Qualifications
- Attendance forms
- Course notes / handouts
- Knowledge tests
- Training records
- Feedback forms
- Certificates of Achievement
Dependent on your training needs.
Call 020 3115 1039 for a quote!
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This course description is not a contract and content may be subject to change.
Call Michael today on 020 3115 1039
or email info@michaelhughestraining.com
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Michael Hughes MSc BSc(Hons) RN DipN ENB 998 ENB 978 Cert HPM FRSPH FIHPE PTLLS
Healthcare Training 79 Lodge Lane, North Finchley, London N12 8JG Tel/Fax: 020 3115 1039
Infection Control, Nutrition & Hydration,
Recording Care, Emergency Response
Safeguarding, Health & Safety
Food Hygiene, Fire Safety
Dementia, MCA, DOLS,
Challenging Behaviour
Dementia, Diabetes, Parkinson's, Stroke