Talking about tech
A free, interactive course for health and care professionals supporting people to make informed decisions about technology.
Who is the course for?
Health and care professionals.
About the course
This self-directed course will develop your knowledge and understanding of the variety of technology solutions available to support people living with Parkinson’s.
You will gain an understanding of the different aspects of the condition that technology can assist with, such as speech difficulties, mobility challenges, or medication management, and explore types of technology, from smartphone apps to wearable devices. The course will also provide you with a framework of questions to help you ensure the people you work with are making informed decisions when considering tech that is right for them.
Working at your own pace, you will have opportunities to reflect on your current practice and explore practical approaches to enhance your support for people living with the condition.
What will you learn?
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- recognise that technology can positively impact how people manage their Parkinson’s
- describe the main types of technology and what they aim to do
- ask targeted questions to help patients make informed decisions
- direct individuals to the Parkinson's UK Tech Guide for further resources.
Returning learners can access this course by logging in to their Knowing Parkinson's account.
New learners can access this course by creating a new Knowing Parkinson's account.
Acknowledgements
Our thanks go to John Pettigrew, Senior Product Manager, Parkinson’s UK Tech Guide; Dr Will Young, Associate Professor in Rehabilitation Psychology, University of Exeter; Dr Helen Dawes, Professor of Clinical Rehabilitation, University of Exeter, and Dr Bhanu Ramaswamy OBE, Independent Physiotherapy Consultant, for reviewing the course content.