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
How much does Parkinson's Awareness training cost?
£4 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 at £2 per learner per month covers every course in the catalogue — see the 2026 price comparison.
Who needs it
Care workers supporting people with these needs, plus the seniors and managers who supervise them and sign off their practice. 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 the CPD Aligned seal, 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.
- Medication Awareness — 60 min online, £4 per person
- Dysphagia — 45 min online, £4 per person
- Falls Prevention — 50 min online, £4 per person
- End of Life Care — 50 min online, £4 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 — the certificate carries the CPD Aligned seal. 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.
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