Huntington’s Disease
Huntington’s disease 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 Huntington’s disease
By the end of the course, delegates will:
- Recognise the causes of Huntington’s
- Be aware of how Huntington’s is passed on
- Understand how Juvenile Huntington’s presents differently
- Understand how Huntington’s is diagnosed
- Recognise the symptoms of Huntington’s
- Be aware of the key medical interventions for people with Huntington’s
- Understand how to provide care and support for people with Huntington’s
What you’ll cover
Full course content
Everything the course covers, exactly as our trainers deliver it:
Introduction To Huntington’s
- What is Huntington’s disease?
- The HD gene
- Inheriting Huntington’s
- Juvenile Huntington’s
- The anatomy and physiology of the brain
Diagnosis And Symptoms
- Diagnosis
- Early symptoms
- Later symptoms
Treatment
- Medication
- Speech therapists and dietitians
- Occupational therapists
- Physiotherapy
Caring For Those With Huntington’s
- Assisting with mealtime
- Support with continence
- Supporting exercise
- Supporting decisions and capacity
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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 Huntington’s Disease 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 Huntington’s Disease 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 neurological training range. Also explore behaviour management training and mental health training.