Pharmacy: Parkinson's Essentials
A free 15-minute online, interactive course for pharmacy professionals exploring what Parkinson's is and how you can support your patients.
Who is the course for?
Pharmacy professionals.
About the course
This self-directed, introductory course for pharmacy professionals will develop your knowledge and understanding of Parkinson’s through videos, interactive resources, and online information. You will have opportunities to reflect on your current practice, explore practical approaches to enhance your support for people living with the condition, and work through the learning material at a pace that suits you.
We understand that it's impossible to cover every aspect of such a complex condition in just 15 minutes. Therefore, at the end of the course, we have provided you with further reading and course recommendations to continue your learning.
Our thanks to Shelley Jones, Consultant Pharmacist, Neurosciences, King's College Hospital, for her expertise with content development, and to Dr. Janine Barnes, Neurology Specialist Pharmacist, The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust, along with Stephanie Bancroft, Community Pharmacist and Chair of the Parkinson's Disease Specialist Pharmacy Network (PDSPN), for their support reviewing the course.
What will you learn?
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Describe common symptoms of Parkinson’s (motor and non-motor)
- Recognise key drug treatments, side effects, contraindications and the importance of time critical medication
- Communicate effectively with patients, providing relevant information and practical solutions to enable them to manage their medication regime
- Access further learning to support you in your role