Health care assistant 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.
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Select the most suitable course depending on your learning preference or current knowledge of Parkinson's.
Supporting your patients with Parkinson’s: for ward staff
A narrated presentation to help ward staff understand the key issues when caring for people with Parkinson's.
Length: 15 minutes
Watch our ward staff presentation.
Introduction to Parkinson's
This webinar gives a background on the condition, the most common symptoms, and how best to support people with Parkinson's. It’s delivered by our volunteer educators, who have lived experience of Parkinson's or care for someone with Parkinson's.
Length: 1 hour
Certificate of attendance: Yes
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
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
Knowing Parkinson's account required: Yes
Certificate of completion: Yes
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
Knowing Parkinson's account required: Yes
Certificate of completion: Yes
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Our free online courses
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