Course Description:

Parkinson's disease and related disorders are systemic disorders resulting in complex issues impacting health, function, and participation. Healthcare professionals must be equipped to provide care in an ever-changing healthcare environment. This course provides therapists and other healthcare professionals advanced knowledge in examination of the client with Parkinson's disease and related disorders across all stages of the disease. Information is presented using a case study example interwoven with evidence-based information. On completion of the course, the participant will be able to compare and contrast across parkinsonian syndromes and analyze how the unique symptoms of each impact our care of that client.