Parkinson's: managing palliative and end of life care - online (Excellence Network)

Who is the course for?

It has been designed for professionals, such as Parkinson's specialist nurses and other clinicians, who work as part of the specialist team during the palliative and end of life phases.

It may also be useful for health and social care professionals who already have experience of working with people with Parkinson's, but wish to enhance their knowledge of palliative and end of life care in Parkinson's.

What participants will learn

• the principles of palliative and end of life care and how these can be applied in Parkinson's
• how to identify the challenges in practice of applying palliative and end of life care principles in Parkinson's
• the theory of advance care planning and the issues involved, such as power of attorney or advance decision to refuse treatment
• the symptoms which indicate the end of life phase in Parkinson's and the issues in management of this phase
• the importance of the family/carers of the client and their needs throughout the end of life phase through to bereavement

How does it work?

• As a health or social care professional you will have already undertaken learning on Parkinson's or have a good understanding of the condition. If you don't we suggest you first take one of the courses in the Related learning section below.
• This course is not suitable for professionals with a limited understanding of Parkinson's.
• The course is on the Open University's OpenLearn Create website. You can work through it online at a pace that suits you.
• You will have an opportunity to reflect on your practice, and you can use it as a framework to support group work with your colleagues.
• Once you've completed the course, you will earn a digital badge and Statement of participation certificate.