Parkinson's and neurology nurse pathway
Find the most relevant courses for your role, from entry-level learning to optional, specialised knowledge courses.
If you’re new to Parkinson's education or to supporting people with Parkinson's, we recommend starting at the entry-level point and completing all courses up to and including the Foundation programme. You can then explore the optional further learning courses that best suit your needs.
Core learning
Foundation Programme
8 self-guided, online courses covering the basics of Parkinson's as a condition and associated professional practice.
Length: 30 minutes plus reflection time per course
Knowing Parkinson's account required: Yes
Certificate of completion: Yes
Develop your knowledge
All courses in this section are free on our Knowing Parkinson's platform. You'll also get a certificate of completion to download at the end of each course.
Learn about the types of dementia that are most common for people living with Parkinson’s, explore associated risk factors and recognise the symptoms to look out for.
Length: 30 minutes
Develop your knowledge and understanding of swallowing-related issues for people living with Parkinson’s, and how to improve the safety of eating, drinking and swallowing.
Length: 30 minutes
This case study from Cardiff and Vale Health Board's Parkinson's dementia service focuses on how to set up and manage Parkinson's services.
Length: 3 hours
Learn how Parkinson's can affect mental health and improve your clinical practice in supporting people with Parkinson's and their families.
Length: 3 hours
Learn about the sleep and fatigue symptoms associated with Parkinson’s, and the challenges they cause.
Length: 3 hours
Learn about the importance of research participation and how to get your patients involved.
Length: 30 minutes
Learn how to support people to make informed decisions about technology.
Length: 30 minutes
Examine how best to support the families and care partners of people with Parkinson's.
Length: 30 minutes
More resources and learning for you
Our free online courses
Browse more free, self-directed online learning and find a course that's right for you.
Neurology Academy MasterClasses
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
Non-medical Prescribing Programme
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
Parkinson's: Tailored Management Course
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
Meeting the specific needs of people with Parkinson's and their carers
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
Enhanced Parkinson's Disease Management
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
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.