A126 Caring for women around the menopause: Online

Course summary

This interactive 4-hour introductory course is ideal for primary care nurses, ANPs and other health care practitioners who work with women who are peri-menopausal. It offers a solid foundation in enabling healthcare providers to promote both a healthy menopause and to encourage positive health changes for the future.

Who should attend?

Advanced nurse practitioners
Practice nurses
First contact nurses
Nurse practitioners.
Allied Health Professionals

Important notes

All course material, evaluations and certificate of attendance included. The course runs from 10:00am- 2:00pm

Completion of this course is not a guarantee of competency. Support and practice in the workplace with an experienced facilitator is required to attain competence level.

Cost

Course duration	Course CPD	In-house Course
0.5 day(s)	4 hour(s)	POA

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Aims / objectives

Greater awareness around the impact of the menopause on the health and wellbeing of women
Appreciate the potential barriers and hurdles for women in accessing advice and support around the menopause
Increased knowledge of the signs and symptoms of the menopause
Understand the risks and benefits of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
Be aware of the other treatment options available for women
Be more confident in counselling women regarding treatment choices around the menopause
Know where to signpost women to up to date information to aid their decision making
Be aware of the red flags and when to refer women for more specialist care and treatment.

Course programme

Defining the menopause
Menopause signs and symptoms
Impact of the menopause on the health and wellbeing of women
Diagnosis of the menopause
The impact of premature ovarian insufficiency
The impact of surgical menopause and considerations
Promoting lifestyles changes
Alternative therapies including cognitive behaviour therapy
Hormone replacement therapy - risks and benefits
Signposting women to up to date information
When to refer women for specialist menopause care

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TBA