Menopause Training
Click on the links below.
- BMS/FSRH Special Skills Module
- BMS/RCOG Menopause Special Skills Module
- Menopause education for nurses
Menopause Education for Nurses
Nurses are at the forefront of menopause practice, especially in primary care, but few have completed any formal training to demonstrate their knowledge and competence. The Nursing and Midwiifery (NMC) Code of Conduct highlights that you are personally accountable for your practice, regardless of direction from another professional and it is your own responsibility to ensure that your practice is competent. Completing a recognised course does not ensure competence but enhances your knowledge and may help demonstrate a defined level of practice. It will also help you when considering the Knowledge and Skills Framework within Agenda for Change.
1. Foundation Course
Developed in partnership with The Menopause Clinical and Research Unit,
Northwick Park Hospital, Harrow, this two day course aims to provide nurses
with a foundation knowledge of issues relevant to menopause. This includes:
- Physiology, signs and symptoms
- An understanding of the relationship between ageing in women and osteoporosis, cancer, heart disease and mental health problems
- An understanding of therapeutic options, hormonal, non hormonal and complementary.
- An introduction to nurse assessment, monitoring and prescribing.
A Certificate of Attendance will be issued on completion.
This course is aimed at:
- Practice Nurses
- Sexual Health Nurses
- Gynaecology Nurses
- Endocrinology Nurses
- Menopause Nurses
- Allied Health Professionals working in
Women’s Health,
such as pharmacists, dieticians, physiotherapists are also wlecome.
Next Courses
Manchester
3rd - 4th July 2013
Manchester Novote,l City Centre. 21 Dickinson Street M1 4LX Manchester
Download the registration
form. (PDF 110K)
Information: Kathy.abernethy@btinternet.com
Tel: 0208 869 2877
2. Advanced Course for nurses.
Format: Two study days, reflective learning with portfolio of evidence, then one study day. This programme offers an Advanced Certificate in Menopausal Health and involves face to face learning and reflective learning with a mentor.
Accreditation: Accredited by the RCN Accreditation Unit has been sought.
Content: The course will include -
- In depth knowledge of menopause, its effects and diagnosis
- Osteoporosis, heart disease and cancer in relation to menopause
- In depth knowledge of treatment strategies, conventional and complementary
- Specific HRT understanding, side effects, risks and contraindications, including complex cases
- Monitoring, assessment and evaluation
- Health promotion strategies at menopause
Aimed at:
- Experienced practitioners, especially practice nurses
- Specialist nurses
- Prescribing nurses
- Senior nurses
- Nurse Practitioners
- Other health professionals also welcome
Prior learning: It is anticipated that nurses will have already completed a Foundation Level course from any provider before doing this course or can demonstrate a higher level of practice through clinical experience.
The course aims to be highly relevant, with clinical scenarios, prescribing guidelines and opportunities for discussion and reflection on all topics relating to menopause. Led by expert menopause nurses. For prescribing nurses, it will offer an accredited, formal demonstration of competency in HRT prescribing knowledge.
Next course: Spring 2014
Information:
email: menopause@btinternet.com
web: themenopausecourse.com
