Speech and Language Therapists - what you need to know about Parkinson’s
This is a free 15-minute,online, interactive short course about Parkinson's, which has been designed specifically for Speech and Language Therapists.
Location
Online
Cost
Free
Duration
15 Minutes
Event / learning type
Continuing professional development
Course
Online
Who is the course for?
All Speech and Language Therapists.
How does it work?
This 15-minute course provides a background to understanding Parkinson’s and discusses specific aspects of the condition that are of direct relevance to health professionals working in speech and language therapy. The course has been developed to assist Speech and Language Therapists in continuing to support people with Parkinson’s, as effectively as possible.
What will participants learn?
The course covers the following areas:
- What Parkinson's is
- Common symptoms
- When to refer
- Medication side effects
- Developing your service