Professional training

Struthers Parkinson’s Center is a national leader in educating health care professionals about caring for and treating people with Parkinson’s disease. To register for any of the following, call 952-993-5495 or toll-free at 888-993-5495.

Nursing conference

In this one-day conference, nursing professionals learn practical suggestions for assessing and treating Parkinson’s patients, and learn about appropriate referrals to rehabilitation professionals and other health care team members.

Rehabilitation professionals conference

This conference provides information on physical, occupational, speech and music therapy techniques for treating Parkinson’s disease. Participants learn practical suggestions on how to evaluate and treat Parkinson’s patients and integrate services.

Administrative and clinical preceptorships

Half- and full-day professional consultation and instruction are available to health care professionals. Preceptorships are tailored to the participant’s level of Parkinson’s expertise and interest.

Community outreach events

Struthers Parkinson’s Center offers in-service classes and community presentations, support group facilitator training, and health fair and conference exhibits.

For more information on the center’s professional training programs, call the center at 952-993-5495 or toll-free at 888-993-5495.

Find out about "TULIPS: for better Parkinson's care," a training program developed by center staff for long-term care facilities.