Course Overview
This two-day Introduction to Menopause course provides a comprehensive foundation in menopause care for healthcare professionals working within Primary Care.
The programme is designed for clinicians who are developing their role in menopause consultations and wish to build structured, evidence-based knowledge aligned with NICE guidance. It supports participants in understanding the physiology of menopause, conducting safe and effective consultations, and initiating appropriate management within Primary Care settings.
The course explores the physical, psychological and long-term health implications of menopause, enabling clinicians to provide holistic, patient-centred care. Particular emphasis is placed on structured assessment, safe prescribing principles, and understanding when referral is required.
Participants leave with a clear framework for menopause consultations and a practical understanding of how menopause care integrates within routine Primary Care practice.
Who Should Attend
This course is suitable for:
- Practice Nurses
- Nurse Associates
- Advanced Clinical Practitioners
- General Practitioners
- Primary Care Pharmacists
- Clinicians beginning or expanding menopause consultations
No prior advanced menopause training is required.
What This Course Covers
Foundations of Menopause
- Physiology of perimenopause and menopause
- Definitions and staging
- Recognising symptom patterns
- Impact on quality of life
Structured Menopause Consultation
- Taking a focused menopause history
- Risk assessment and baseline review
- Blood tests: when appropriate and when not required
- Documentation and safety-netting
Management Strategies
- Lifestyle advice and non-hormonal options
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) – types and regimens
- Initiating and reviewing HRT safely
- Managing side effects and bleeding
Special Groups and Long-Term Health
- Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI)
- Osteoporosis risk and bone health
- Contraception in perimenopause
- Menopause after breast cancer
- Cardiovascular risk considerations
Developing Competence
Participants are introduced to a structured competency framework that supports ongoing development within their workplace. Supervised practice is encouraged following the course.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Describe the physiology of menopause and symptom development
- Conduct a structured menopause consultation
- Initiate HRT appropriately in straightforward cases
- Recognise contraindications and red flags
- Provide safe lifestyle and non-hormonal advice
- Understand referral thresholds
- Support women in making informed decisions about treatment
Course Format
- Duration: Two full days
- Delivery: Virtual (live)
Format includes:
- Structured teaching
- Interactive discussion
- Case-based learning
- Clinical scenario review
- Knowledge checks and reflective discussion
Participants are encouraged to undertake supervised menopause consultations within their workplace following completion.
Certification
Certificate of attendance provided for CPD and revalidation purposes.