Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy training helps your team provide effective care for people living with the condition. Delivered on-site by our experienced trainers.
About the course
Provide effective care for people with cerebral palsy
By the end of the course, delegates will:
- Know what cerebral palsy is
- Be aware of signs and causes of Cerebral Palsy
- Understand that there are different forms of Cerebral Palsy
- Know how Cerebral Palsy is managed
- Be aware of different therapies for Cerebral Palsy
- Be aware of drug treatments for Cerebral Palsy
- Be aware of surgical procedures used
- Know different conditions related to Cerebral Palsy
- Know different treatments for related conditions
- Know what Dystonia is
- Be aware of treatments for Dystonia
- Know what scoliosis is
What you’ll cover
Full course content
Everything the course covers, exactly as our trainers deliver it:
What Is Cerebral Palsy?
- About cerebral palsy
- Early signs
- Causes
- Risk factors
- Forms of cerebral palsy
- Associated conditions
How is Cerebral Palsy Managed?
- Therapy
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Recreational therapies
- Speech therapies
- Drooling treatments
Drug Treatments
- Oral medication
- Botulinum toxin (BT-A)
- Intrathecal baclofen therapy
Surgery
- Orthopaedic surgery
- Selective dorsal rhizotomy
- Orthotic devices
- Assistive technology
Treating Associated Conditions
- Epilepsy
- Incontinence
- Osteopenia
- Pain
Dystonia
- What is dystonia?
- Types of dystonia
- Other causes of dystonia
- Treating dystonia
Scoliosis
- What is scoliosis?
- Back pain
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Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Where is the training delivered?
All of our training is delivered on-site at your service, anywhere in the UK — we come to you, so there are no travel costs or venue hire for your team. This course is theory-based, so we can also deliver it virtually over Zoom if that suits your team better.
How long is the Cerebral Palsy course?
It runs as a half day – 3 hours course, delivered in one visit unless stated otherwise.
How many delegates can attend?
Up to 15 delegates per session.
Do delegates receive a certificate?
Yes — every delegate receives a certificate on completion. We recommend refreshing every year.
How much does the course cost?
We price every course on application, based on your dates, location and delegate numbers. Use the contact buttons below — we reply quickly with a quote.
Can we combine courses into one visit?
Yes. Many clients build a full training day from shorter courses, and we can deliver several subjects in one visit — just tell us what your team needs.
Do you only train care providers?
No. This course suits care & nursing homes, home care & domiciliary, supported living, day services, hospices. If your sector isn’t listed, ask — we’ll tailor the course to your setting.
Book this course
We bring Cerebral Palsy training to your service
Delivered on-site at your service, nationwide, with pricing on application. Tell us your dates and delegate numbers and we’ll reply quickly with a quote.
Part of our specialist training range. Also explore behaviour management training and mental health training.