Parkinson's nurse Learning Library: clinical
Most courses and resources will indicate the general theme covered, the band level it is suitable for and the Knowledge and Skills Framework areas it covers.
Courses
This online course is suitable for anyone working in health or social care who requires a foundation understanding of Parkinson’s. It will take a minimum of 10 hours to complete.
Sign up to Parkinson’s: Foundation modules for health and social care staff.
- Provided by the Parkinson's UK Excellence Network
- Band 5 - course theme: Neurophysiology
- Specialist competency 1, 2, 5, 7, 11 x 3 in full
- Specialist competency 6, 10 and 12 in part
- Knowledge and Skills Framework Core 1 to 6 Level 2
- Health and Wellbeing in part
- General 1 Level 2 in part
This in-depth course is suitable for anyone working in health or social care who requires an understanding of Parkinson’s and covers a wide range of topics.
Sign up to Understanding Parkinson’s for health and social care staff.
- Provided by Open University and the Parkinson's UK Excellence Network
- Band 5 - course theme: Neurophysiology
- Specialist competency 1, 3, 5, 11 x 4 and 12 in full
- Specialist competency 6, 7 and 10 in part
- Knowledge and Skills Framework Core 1 to 6 Level 2/3
- Health and Wellbeing in part
- General 1 Level 2 in part
The Parkinson's Academy and Palliative Care Academy offer different levels of MasterClass for professionals specialising in Parkinson's.
Visit the events page on the Neurology Academy website for more information.
- Provided by Parkinson's Academy
- Bands 5 to 8 - course themes: Neurophysiology and Palliative care
Designed for professionals, such as Parkinson’s Nurse Specialists and other clinicians, who work as part of the specialist team with patients experiencing the palliative and end-of-life phases.
Access Parkinson’s: Managing palliative and end of life care.
- Provided by Open University and the Parkinson's UK Excellence Network
- Bands 6 to 8 - course theme: Palliative care
- Specialist competency 1, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11(b), 11(d), 12 in part
- Knowledge and Skills Framework Core 1 to 6 Level 2/3
- Health and Wellbeing in part
- General 1 Level 2 in part
The University of Northampton offers this 40-credit non-medical prescribing course which will enable autonomous nurse/midwife practitioners and AHPs to demonstrate safe prescribing practice within their own scope of practice.
Sign up to the Non-Medical Prescribing Programme.
- Provided by University of Northampton
- Bands 6 to 8 - course theme: Prescribing
- Specialist competency 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 in part
- Knowledge and Skills Framework Core 1 to 6 Level 2/3
- Health and Wellbeing in part
- General 1 Level 2 in part
An educational package addressing the in-depth management of Parkinson's on a daily basis, this fully virtual course is a practical how-to guide for anyone looking to understand or improve how they support people with Parkinson's to live well.
Register for the Parkinson's: Tailored Management Course.
- Provided by Parkinson's Academy
- Band 5
This free online course teaches hospital staff about Parkinson's symptoms, treatments and the importance of medication timing. 1 hour minimum to complete.
Sign up to Get it on Time - Parkinson's medication.
- Provided by Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the Parkinson's UK Excellence Network
- Bands 5 and 8
This in-depth course is suitable for those looking to enhance their understanding and recognition of bone health issues in Parkinson's and to guide them in assessing and managing the increased fracture risks associated with the condition.
Sign up to Parkinson’s: Managing bone health and fracture risk.
- Provided by Open University and the Parkinson's UK Excellence Network
- Bands 6 to 8
This module aims to provide an educational programme to enable health care practitioners to practice competently as a member of the multidisciplinary team within the specialist field of caring for people with Parkinson's disease and their carers.
Apply for Meeting the specific needs of people with Parkinson's and their carers.
- Provided by Swansea University
- Bands 5 and 8 - course theme: General & Neurophysiology
- Specialist competency 1 to 8, 11 x 1, 13
- Knowledge and Skills Framework Core 1 Level 2
- Health and Wellbeing in part
This 40 credit degree-level module enables you to become competent in assessing, planning, delivering, evaluating and leading the care of people with Parkinson’s disease; and to give support and advice to their carers.
Apply for Enhanced Parkinson’s Disease Management.
- Provided by Plymouth University
- Bands 5 to 8 - course theme: General & Neurophysiology
- Specialist competency 1 to 10, 11 x 4, 12, 13
- Knowledge and Skills Framework Core 1 to 6 Level 2
- Health and Wellbeing in part
Media resources
Kinetics
- Provided by DT2 Productions
- Bands 5 to 8
Kinetics is based on the true story of Sue Wylie's journey to being diagnosed with Parkinson's, the impact on her everyday life and acceptance of living with Parkinson’s.
Good practice in commencing and changing Parkinson’s medication regimes
- Provided by Parkinson's Academy
- Bands 5 and 8
A 1 hour online webinar from expert speakers Dr Neil Archibald (Clinical director for neurology and stroke and consultant neurologist), Viv Horton (Advanced clinical pharmacist for neurosciences), and Hannah Martin (Advanced nurse practitioner Parkinson’s disease) on medication and treatment decisions, person-centred care and communication.
Diet and Parkinson's disease
- Provided by Parkinson's Academy
- Bands 5 and 8
Watch Diet and Parkinson's disease webinar.
Managing bowel and bladder problems in Parkinson's
- Provided by Parkinson's Academy
- Bands 5 and 8
Watch Managing bowel and bladder problems in Parkinson's webinar.
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