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SUMMARY:Neurological Conditions - Extended Knowledge
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nCourse fee: HCPA Standard Member: Fully funded*\nAssociate/Network Member: £75+VAT | Non-member: £150+VAT  \nTwo day course at HCPA Campus\nDay 1: 13/10/2026\nDay 2: 20/10/2026 \nTwo day course at HCPA Campus \nThis course will teach delegates about the most common neurological conditions including: Traumatic Brain Injury\, Multiple Sclerosis\, Parkinson’s Disease\, Stroke and Huntington’s Chorea. It teaches delegates about the functions of the brain and spinal cord\, and how damage to the central nervous system can affect a person e.g. in terms of movement\, sensation\, communication\, cognition\, pain\, smell\, and taste. The course also covers neuroplasticity in terms of helping individuals improve their function and helping to prevent deterioration. Practical elements will also be involved\, such as handling of the hemiplegic arm and positioning in bed. \nThis course is aligned with the Workforce Development Pathway under:\n• Care or Support Worker – Established in their role with consolidated skills and experience\n• Enhanced Care Worker – Delegated healthcare activities and/or condition-specific support \nEntry Requirements\nParticipants must have completed a Care Induction or equivalent and have worked in care for a minimum of 6 months. \nLearning objectives:\n•To have an understanding of some of the most common neurological conditions and the impact on a person with one of these conditions.\n•To have an understanding of the complexities involved in caring for people with a neurological condition including: physical\, sensory\, behavioural\, cognitive and emotional needs.\n•To have an understanding of the concept of neuroplasticity\n•To be able to use some simple practical techniques such as handling of the hemiplegic arm\, and positioning\, to help improve function and prevent deterioration\n•To be able to recognise the early signs of deterioration and to be able to signpost appropriately to Health Professionals \n*Please note: As per our T&C’s\, this course carries a fee in the event of non-attendance\, non-completion or late cancellation.\nBookings of more than two delegates per site may be amended to allow access to all member organisations at the discretion of HCPA.\nDelegates who are late may not be admitted into the training and a cost incurred.
URL:https://www.hcpa.info/courses/neurological-conditions-extended-knowledge/
LOCATION:HCPA\, Mundells Campus\, Mundells\, Welwyn Garden City\, AL7 1FT
CATEGORIES:Prevention & Enablement
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