Course Description
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that affects a person’s ability to control their movement. This course will define Parkinson’s disease, explore common signs and symptoms and explain the role of medication in managing symptoms.
Understanding Parkinson’s disease is essential for care workers, as it enables them to provide effective and compassionate care for individuals living with this progressive brain disorder. This course equips workers with the knowledge to define Parkinson’s disease, identify its common signs and symptoms, and understand its progression. A critical focus on the role of medication, including the importance of timely administration, ensures that care workers can support symptom management and enhance the quality of life for those affected.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
* Define Parkinson’s disease
* Recognise the common signs and symptoms of Parkinson’s disease
* Explain how Parkinson’s disease progresses
* Explain the role of medication in managing symptoms
* Recognise the importance of timely medication administration
Why is this course important?
As with all Altura Learning content, this video-based course on Parkinson’s equips learners with engaging, visual insights into complex concepts, enabling better understanding and retention compared to traditional text-based methods.
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AOC17187-B-H-NZCourse Availability:
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As a Nurse Practitioner, Tony is employed by Neurology Services, Te Whatu Ora Bay of Plenty based at Tauranga Hospital. Tony’s specialty is with Parkinson’s disease and related movement disorders. In addition, he supports Neurology Nurse Specialists with other neurological conditions. Academically, he has gained Master of Nursing (1st Hons), Bachelor Health Science (High Distinction), and Post Graduate Diploma of Gerontology. Professional clinical memberships of the International Movement Disorder Society and various Neurological Associations. Currently Tony is a Trustee Board Member of the Parkinson’s New Zealand Charitable Trust Inc.
