Parkinson’s Made Simple
About this course
This introductory course is designed for any persons keen to build a basic understanding of Parkinson's Disease (PD), and also for new caregivers looking to support or take care of their loved ones in the early stages of PD.
Course Access Period
Please note that this is an online self-paced course delivered via the Gnowbe platform, where learners will be granted two months of access from the enrolment date. You can expect to receive an enrolment email from us with instructions on how to access the course on Gnowbe within 2 to 3 working days after payment.
Enrol now to enjoy a 90% discount on course fee*. For a limited period only! *Original course fee is $22 (before GST). Learners will only have to pay $2.40 (including GST) with the discount.
By proceeding with the course registration and payment, you acknowledge and agree to complete the course as part of the commitment required to benefit from this subsidy.
What you will learn
- Explain what is PD, the progression and treatment strategies
- Identify the common symptoms of PD
- Describe how the movement-related symptoms may evolve with the progression of PD
- List the general strategies to cope with day-to-day functions for persons with PD
Note: There are different types of PD. The course content will focus on the symptoms and conditions surrounding Idiopathic Parkinson's. Idiopathic Parkinson's is the most common type of PD, where the cause is often unknown.
Course Writer/Instructor
This course is developed by the PD multidisciplinary team from Singapore General Hospital (SGH) and National Neuroscience Institute (NNI), consisting of movement disorders specialists, nurses and allied health professionals, with contribution from Parkinson’s Society Singapore (PSS).
Any form of reproduction, dissemination, copying, modification and distribution of the materials provided to you in this course is strictly prohibited.