Monday, August 15, 2016
Parkinson’s learning module aims to enhance nursing care
Parkinson Canada is pleased to launch its latest online learning module, especially designed to help nurses learn how to assist patients in managing their Parkinson’s symptoms at every stage of the disease.
“Parkinson’s disease is a complex neurological disease and is best treated by a team of health care professionals,” says Grace Ferrari, Senior Manager, Education & Support, for Parkinson Canada. “Nurses have a great deal of interaction with patients, so they can offer meaningful tips on managing medication and the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease to get the best results, reduce the impact of any side effects, and improve quality of life.”
The module Parkinson’s Disease: From Diagnosis to Advanced Stage Disease is accredited* and focuses on nursing care strategies for all stages of Parkinson’s.
After completing the module, nurses will be able to:- Identify and understand the clinical symptoms of Parkinson’s disease
- Conduct appropriate nursing assessments and interventions
- Apply theory to clinical practice and understand and appreciate how the nurse’s role compliments the interdisciplinary care team
- And, neuroscience nurses will be able to build capacity for comprehensive inter-professional care in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease.
To register for the online learning module, visit parkinsonclinicalguidelines.ca. The fee of $40 covers the course and a personalized certificate will be issued on successful completion.
The resource is available in English and French
*Accreditation of the learning module
This event meets the criteria for accreditation established by the Continuing Nursing Professional Education (CNPE) office in the Ingram School of Nursing at McGill University and is approved for a maximum of 2 hours of accredited continuing professional education. The CNPE office is endorsed by the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) office in the Faculty of Medicine.
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