Support people with Parkinson's confidently — what the condition is, motor and hidden non-motor symptoms, why medication timing is critical, on/off fluctuations, helping through freezing, eating and swallowing, communication behind the 'mask', and staying well through illness and hospital stays.
What this course covers
- Explain what Parkinson's is and its motor and non-motor symptoms
- Understand why Parkinson's medication is time-critical
- Support someone through 'off' periods and freezing episodes
- Reduce risks around swallowing, falls and weight loss
- Communicate well and advocate through illness and hospital care
What's in each section
Parkinson's Awareness runs across 12 sections, each ending in a quick knowledge check:
- What Parkinson's Is
- The Movement Symptoms
- The Hidden Half: Non-Motor Symptoms
- Medication: Get It On Time
- On, Off, and In Between
- Freezing: When Feet Glue to the Floor
- Falls: The Perfect Storm
- Eating, Swallowing and Weight
- Communication Behind the Mask
- Mind, Mood and Seeing Things
- Illness, Nil by Mouth and Hospital
- Living Well: Your Role
How much does Parkinson's Awareness training cost?
£3.99 per person on Care2Learn, with no minimum order and no subscription. If your team needs a full training matrix rather than one course, a subscription from £1.99 per learner per month covers every course in the catalogue — see the 2026 price comparison.
Who needs it
Care workers supporting anyone with Parkinson's, in care homes and home care alike. Time-critical medication is the single biggest issue — a dose 30 minutes late can rob someone of movement for hours — so everyone on the medication round needs this course, with seniors watching for swallowing changes and falls. Completion is recorded with the date taken and the date it is next due, so it appears correctly on your training matrix and can be evidenced at inspection.
What the learner receives
A certificate in their own name carrying our CPD Member badge (The CPD Certification Service), showing the completion date and the renewal date a year later, downloadable at any time. The record belongs to the learner, not just the employer — it travels with them rather than sitting in one provider's system.
Related courses
Providers usually assign these alongside Parkinson's Awareness.
- Falls Prevention — 50 min online, £3.99 per person
- Dysphagia — 45 min online, £3.99 per person
- Medication Awareness — 60 min online, £3.99 per person
- Dementia Awareness — 50 min online, £3.99 per person
You can also browse the full catalogue, or read about the Care Certificate for staff new to care.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Parkinson's Awareness training take?
About 45 min of e‑learning, across 12 sections with 15 assessment questions. Learners can stop and resume at any point, and it works on a phone.
What does Parkinson's Awareness training cover?
By the end of the course a learner should be able to explain what Parkinson's is and its motor and non-motor symptoms; understand why Parkinson's medication is time-critical; support someone through 'off' periods and freezing episodes. The full list of learning outcomes is set out above.
Is Parkinson's Awareness CPD Aligned, and how is it assessed?
Yes — it is CPD Aligned, and the certificate carries our CPD Member badge. The assessment is multiple choice with a pass mark of 70%; attempts are recorded and learners can retake it. Renewal is set at 12 months from the completion date, so the course reappears on your training matrix when it is due.
Does this qualify staff to give Parkinson's medication?
No — medication competence is assessed in the workplace, with Medication Awareness covering the knowledge base. What this course adds is why timing is critical in Parkinson's, what happens when doses slip, and how to keep 'get it on time' honoured through illness, nil by mouth and hospital stays.
Does this count towards the Care Certificate?
No — this is a standalone mandatory course rather than one of the Care Certificate standards. The Care Certificate is available as its own guided course for staff who are new to care.
Why is medication timing so important in Parkinson's?
Parkinson's drugs replace dopamine on a schedule the brain depends on. 'Get it on time' matters because a late dose can mean freezing, falls and hours of lost movement. The course covers timing, the swallowing changes that threaten doses, and what to escalate.
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