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Health Professionals Learning Hub

Jan. 07, 2025

The Fight Parkinson’s Aged Care Learning Hub has transitioned to the Fight Parkinson’s Health Professionals Learning Hub.

As we expand our course offerings, the Fight Parkinson’s Health Professionals Learning Hub will continue to provide training that enhances the skills and capabilities of a wide range of health care professionals dedicated to supporting individuals living with Parkinson's.

Courses

	Parkinson’s Care for PCA’s Course Parkinson’s is one of the most challenging diseases to manage. If you are a Personal Care Assistant working with clients living with Parkinson's, this course is designed to help you provide evidence-based Parkinson's care. Sign Up
	Parkinson’s Care for RN’s Course Designed for Registered Nurses, this course examines Parkinson’s, its diagnosis and key symptoms, and the impact of Parkinson’s medication on movement and daily activities. By completing this course, you will equip yourself with practical, evidence-based knowledge to support residents living with the condition. Sign Up
	Advanced and Palliative Care for Parkinson’s Course By completing this course, you will equip yourself with practical, evidence-based knowledge to improve chronic illness management and enable clients living with Parkinson’s to live as fully and comfortably as possible as they approach the end of their lives. Sign Up
	Introduction to Progressive Supernuclear Palsy (PSP) Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) is a rare neurological condition affecting the parts of the brain that control walking, eye movements, balance, speech and swallowing. Designed for those working in both health and aged care settings, this free course shares practical strategies to manage the symptoms of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. This course is provided through the generous contributions of John and Peta Seymour. Sign Up

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Learning outcomes for staff

Further develop an understanding of Parkinson’s and its diagnosis.
Increase knowledge of the key symptoms of Parkinson’s including motor, non-motor and mixed-motor symptoms.
Develop an understanding of the importance of Parkinson’s medications for movement and daily activities.
Learn practical strategies to assist those living with Parkinson's in their day-to-day lives.
Gain a greater understanding of care planning and when to seek assistance.
Access the Fight Parkinson's multi-disciplinary Health Team for secondary consults.
Earn CPD points (self-reported, one point for each hour of learning).
Build confidence and an improved ability to support people living with Parkinson's.

Organisation outcomes

Be at the forefront of Parkinson’s care for clients living with Parkinson’s, their families and support networks.
Enhance the service offering for prospective clients living with Parkinson's.
Increase peace of mind for families.
Reduce falls, critical incidents and complaints.
Gain recognition as a ‘Fight Parkinson’s approved’ business, adding value to prospective clients.
Access convenient on-demand online learning anytime.
Create an engaged, capable workforce to support those living with Parkinson's.
Train care staff with minimal cost.

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Aged Care

Our market-leading aged care courses have been developed in conjunction with Fight Parkinson’s subject matter experts and are specifically designed for healthcare professionals working in aged care.

By upskilling aged care workers in Parkinson’s-specific care, these courses aim to address key areas identified by the Aged Care Royal Commission, including nutrition, restraint, dementia care, and palliative care.

UP TO 8% OF THE POPULATION IN AGED CARE ARE LIVING WITH PARKINSON'S.*

These courses provide aged care professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the diverse challenges presented by Parkinson’s disease. We aim to equip workers with the knowledge to recognise that each resident’s experience of Parkinson’s is unique, leading to improved care and a better quality of life for those they support.

Our courses are available for purchase by aged care providers or individual health care professionals in the sector.

Download the Aged Care Parkinson's education brochure here: