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University courses for health and social care professionals

A number of UK universities run courses or modules for health and social care professionals in aspects of Parkinson's.

MSc Parkinson's Disease Practice

A postgraduate distance learning course run by Leeds Metropolitan University for health and social care professionals working with people with Parkinson's

Rehabilitation Science for Movement Disorders

A distance-learning module at Newcastle University focusing on the rehabilitation of Parkinson's and other movement disorders. It forms part of the Masters of Clinical Research programme or can be taken as a stand-alone paper.

MSC, PgDip, PgCert Chronic Condition Management

A multi-disciplinary course run Swansea University focusing on managing chronic conditions, suitable for a wide range of health professionals and carers of people with chronic conditions

Meeting the specific needs of people with Parkinson's disease and their carers

A Swansea University module forming part of a nursing degree/diploma - or a 'stand alone' module for nurses, physiotherapists and occupational therapists caring for people with Parkinson's

MSc Clinical Neuropsychiatry

The MSc Clinical Neuropsychiatry at the University of Birmingham aims to advance the theory and practical knowledge of experienced professionals working with people with neuropsychiatric disorders.

Evidence-based management of neurological disorders

An open learning course for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, run by the Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education (CPPE) at the University of Manchester

BSc specialist practice in health and social care

A Level 6, distance learning module in specialist practice, starting in April 2012 - with Birmingham City University. It will use clinical examples of the management of Parkinson's.

Parkinson's UK education and training

Our education and training officers deliver education and training for professionals who work with people with Parkinson's in all parts of the UK.