Overview and Management of Parkinson’s Disease
Join the course to get an overview of Parkinson’s disease and its different aspects, such as symptoms and medications.
Intermediate
Online
5 Weeks
Free Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
Parkinson’s disease (PD) has become a serious condition in America, and other nations, as an estimated 10 million people have the disease around the world. It is a neurodegenerative disease with no exact cause and progresses over time. The Overview and Management of Parkinson’s disease online course by edX discusses some of the key symptoms and signs of this neurological condition.
The course curriculum also covers various important methods and classes of medication used in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. It highlights the difference between motor and non-motor systems and the pharmacologic interventions that play a role. The Overview and Management of Parkinson’s Disease programme conclude with a module on how to care for a patient with Parkinson’s disease.
The Overview and Management of Parkinson’s Disease online programme have been designed to spread awareness and understanding of the condition and benefit any healthcare professional. Furthermore, you can learn about the disease for free and earn a shareable certificate to showcase your knowledge.
The Highlights
- Course on Medicine
- Digital course certificate
- Practical learning
- Expert course instructors
- Intermediate-level
- Five-week duration
- No prerequisites
- Self-paced programme
- Online programme
Programme Offerings
- Medical course
- Self-paced learning
- Expert instructors
- Official course certificate
- Practical Learning
- five-week training
- Intermediate-level training
- video lectures
- Free enrollment course
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 4085 | yes | SU Salisbury |
The edX Overview and Management of Parkinson’s Disease programme is free in the audit mode. However, to gain an official course certificate, you must pay a fee of Rs 4,085.
Overview and Management of Parkinson’s Disease course fee structure
Course | Fee |
Overview and Management of Parkinson’s Disease course (audit) | Free |
Overview and Management of Parkinson’s Disease course (with Certificate) | Rs. 4,085 |
What you will learn
The Overview and Management of Parkinson’s Disease course by edX will train you in the following topics:
- Understanding the nature of Parkinson’s disease and how it differs from other neurological conditions
- Overview of the key neuropsychiatric symptoms including motor and non-motor symptoms
- The different medications used to treat and manage the symptoms
- Importance of the proper dosage, the timing of the medication used in managing the symptoms
- Surgical and non-pharmacologic approaches used to treat the disease
- In-depth understanding of the experiences and struggles of people suffering from PD
Who it is for
The edX Overview and Management of Parkinson’s Disease online course is suitable for these professionals:
- Nurses
- Healthcare professionals
- Physical therapists
- Medical practitioners
Admission Details
Follow the steps mentioned to apply to the Overview and Management of Parkinson’s Disease online course:
- Enter the edX website by clicking this address: https://www.edX.org/.
- Find the ‘Overview and Management of Parkinson’s Disease’ course by searching the course through the search option.
- Locate the “Enroll” icon under the course title and click.
- Fill in the details to register and sign up on the website. Use your email address or link an e-account such as Facebook or Google.
- Your enrolment for the course is complete.
Application Details
To enrol yourself in the Overview and Management of Parkinson’s Disease online course, you must sign up on the edX website. Just enter the details asked in the form, including your full name, email ID, username, password, and country of residence. After filling in the details, submit the form and sign up.
The Syllabus
- Discussing the typical representation of Parkinson’s disease and how it is diagnosed
- State three different risk factors for PD and two risk-reducing factors
- Describe the five distinct stages of Parkinson’s disease and the development timeline of its major symptoms
- Description of the three related causative factors of Parkinson’s disease and its pathophysiology
- Definition of “prodromal” symptoms and stating two early warning signs of Parkinson’s disease
- Stating and defining three motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease that are outlined in the TRAP acronym
- Defining and stating three non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.
- Defining and stating two neuropsychiatric symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, along with cognitive symptoms that occur with time.
- Discussing the role of pharmacologic interventions, including the different medication classes used to address the three categories of symptoms in Parkinson’s disease
- Stating the side effects, actions, dosage, diet and timing associated with carbidopa or levodopa
- Noting a dopamine agonist used in motor symptoms treatment of Parkinson’s disease, the actions, and side effects
- List two medications that are contraindicated in Parkinson’s disease and explain the reason
- Discussion on the importance of non-pharmacologic interventions like exercising and the role of physical therapy in managing Parkinson’s disease
- Description of the surgical interventions for motor symptom management, including deep brain stimulations and lesioning
- Discussion on the psychosocial considerations that include palliative and hospice's role as they relate to the various PD stages
- Discussion on the special care considerations rationale when the PD patient is hospitalised
- State any two common clinical care issues that occur and why such complications are common
- State any two care considerations related to carbidopa-levodopa and any two medications to be avoided in a hospital setting
- Listing any two nursing interventions meant for patients with Parkinson’s disease and their families while in the hospital
Instructors
SU Salisbury Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
No, anyone working in the healthcare industry with an interest in the subject can enrol in the course.
The Overview and Management of Parkinson's Disease training course is taught in English and consists of English video transcripts.
The Overview and Management of Parkinson's Disease course by edX is an intermediate training that provides an overview of the condition and explains the management methods.
The verified course certificate can be shared on the online professional platform LinkedIn.
The Overview and Management of Parkinson's Disease course will be taught through interactive video lectures that include transcripts for better understanding.