Parkinson's Disease: Rehabilitation Assessment and Intervention

Eligibility
Training offered for any professional interested in Parkinsonian Syndromes (Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Psychologist, Neuropsychologist, Occupational Therapist, Nursing, Physicians, Pharmacists, Nutritionist, etc). This is interdisciplinary training.
General objectives
The objective of the training is to offer professionals working with people with Parkinsonian Syndrome an understanding of the disease, promoting an approach based on evidence and specifically adapted to this clientele.
Specific objectives
Understand the pathophysiological manifestations of Parkinsonian syndromes
Recognize the clinical symptoms of Parkinsonian syndromes
State the process and criteria for diagnosing Parkinsonian syndromes
Identify the cognitive and psychological aspects of Parkinsonian syndromes
Choose an assessment approach based on standardized tools and exploit their qualities
Use approaches appropriate to the signs and symptoms present in the affected person
Exploit intervention strategies allowing optimal rehabilitation
Know the avenues of research and new avenues of intervention
Water bottle, pen and pencil..
This training is offered in French.
This training provides 14 hours of continuing education credits.