Menopause Management Course

Gain confidence in evidence-based care from perimenopause through menopause and beyond with this self-paced online course, developed by NPs in collaboration with leading menopause experts.

Trusted by 2,000+ clinicians across Canada and the United States

12.0 ANCC contact hours, including 4.0 pharmacology hours

NP Circle is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

We’ve got you covered

  • Created by expert NPs

    Reviewed by leading national and international menopause experts.

  • Practice-ready tools

    150 quiz questions, clinical algorithms and 200+ pages of downloadable resources.

  • Canadian and U.S. guidelines

    Lab values are given in both SI and conventional units.

  • 12 hours, at your pace

    Self-paced video lessons with lifetime access.

  • ANCC accredited

    12.0 contact hours, including 4.0 pharmacology hours.

Meet the faculty

  • Headshot of Aliya Hajee

    Aliya Hajee

    MN, BScN, NP, MSCP
    Nurse Practitioner
    Course Creator & Instructor

  • Headshot of Alix Consorti

    Alix Consorti

    MN, BScN, NP, MSCP
    Nurse Practitioner
    Course Creator

  • Headshot of Claudia Mariano

    Claudia Mariano

    MSc, BScN, PHCNP
    Retired Nurse Practitioner
    Clinical Advisor

  • Headshot of Kathryn Flanigan

    Kathryn Flanigan

    MN, BScN, NP, MSCP
    Nurse Practitioner
    Clinical Advisor

  • Headshot of Dr. Denise Black

    Dr. Denise Black

    MD, FRCSC
    Obstetrician-Gynecologist
    Expert Reviewer

  • Headshot of Dr. Vivien Brown

    Dr. Vivien Brown

    MDCM, CCFP, FCFP, MSCP
    Family Physician
    Expert Reviewer

  • Headshot of Dr. Alison Shea

    Dr. Alison Shea

    MD, PhD, FRCSC, MSCP
    Obstetrician-Gynecologist
    Expert Reviewer

  • Headshot of Dr. Kelsey Mills

    Dr. Kelsey Mills

    MD, FRCSC, MSCP
    Obstetrician-Gynecologist
    Expert Reviewer

 Course overview

Symptoms often overlap with other clinical conditions, which can make recognition and management challenging in real world practice. This course was created by NPs in collaboration with national and international menopause experts to help clinicians deliver evidence-based care from perimenopause through menopause and beyond.

Across 5 in-depth modules, you will build a structured approach: from foundational physiology and symptom patterns to clinical reasoning, safe prescribing, and long-term health support. Each module builds on the last to strengthen clinical reasoning.

The course integrates Canadian, U.S., and international clinical guidelines. Lab values are presented in both SI and conventional units where applicable to support clinicians across North America.

Who it’s for

This program is for clinicians in primary care and women’s health who manage menopause and midlife health. It is suitable for NPs, physicians, registered nurses, physician assistants, midwives, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals involved in menopause care.

Learning objectives

By the end of this activity, learners will be able to:

  1. Recognize common menopause-related symptom patterns across the transition and beyond.

  2. Differentiate menopause-related presentations from common overlapping clinical conditions.

  3. Identify evidence-based hormonal and non-hormonal treatment options, including key counselling and monitoring considerations.

  4. Determine when referral or interdisciplinary collaboration is appropriate.

  5. Understand long-term health considerations in menopause care, including lifestyle strategies and preventive care planning.

What you’ll learn

  • Foundations on Menopause Care

    Module 1

    Build a solid understanding of hormonal physiology, staging, and inclusive care principles that form the foundation for effective menopause management.

    Topics include

    • Key terminology and definitions in menopause care

    • Hormonal physiology and changes across midlife

    • The STRAW+10 staging framework and clinical application

    • Systemic effects of estrogen decline across body systems

    • The historical and modern landscape of menopause care

    • Implementing trauma-informed and inclusive care in midlife medicine

  • Comprehensive Symptom Assessment

    Module 2

    Identify and interpret the full spectrum of menopause symptoms, connecting clinical patterns with underlying physiology.

    Topics include

    • Introduction to symptom assessment

    • Evaluating menstrual cycle changes and bleeding patterns

    • Assessment of vasomotor symptoms

    • Identifying genitourinary syndrome of menopause

    • Recognizing pelvic floor disorders in midlife

    • Evaluation of sexual health and function

    • Navigating sleep disturbances and hormone disruption

    • Approach to mood and cognitive changes

    • Management of other common and atypical presentations

  • Diagnostic Reasoning and Evaluation

    Module 3

    Develop a structured, evidence-based approach to evaluating menopause and confidently navigating differential diagnoses.

    Topics include

    • The clinical approach to history-taking and physical exams

    • Laboratory evaluation and hormone testing thresholds

    • Targeted imaging and clinical procedures

    • Navigating differentials and complex presentations

    • Determining when to refer and collaborate

    • Synthesizing the diagnostic approach

  • Evidence-Based Treatment Approaches

    Module 4

    Translate clinical evidence into individualized treatment plans using both hormonal and non-hormonal modalities.

    Topics include

    • Principles of treatment and patient counseling

    • Overview of evidence-based treatment approaches

    • Hormone therapy evidence, indications, and safety

    • Practical protocols for prescribing and monitoring hormone therapy

    • Non-hormonal and integrated approaches to management

    • Targeted vasomotor symptom management

    • Genitourinary syndrome of menopause and sexual health management

    • Approach to mood, sleep, and cognition symptom management

    • Bone health and osteoporosis management

    • Weight and obesity management in midlife

    • Contraception in perimenopause

    • Tailoring care for special populations in menopause care

    • Hormone therapy monitoring and discontinuation

  • Long-Term Health Optimization

    Module 5

    Support lasting well-being and preventive care by managing chronic health risks throughout the postmenopausal years.

    Topics include

    • Introduction to long-term health optimization

    • Metabolic and nutritional health strategies

    • Physical activity and exercise prescriptions for midlife

    • Counseling on alcohol, tobacco, and substance use

    • Cardiometabolic health and risk reduction

    • Long-term bone health preservation

    • Mental health and sleep optimization

    • Cognitive and brain health support

    • Navigating sexual health and intimacy

    • Screening and preventive care frameworks

    • Delivering whole-person menopause care

  • Ready to get started?

    Join a growing community of clinicians taking the course.

    • Self-paced: Fully online curriculum you can start anytime.

    • Expert-led: 12 hours of video lessons created by NPs and leading specialists.

    • Practice-ready: 200+ pages of downloadable, evidence-based resources.

    • Case-focused: 150 integrated quiz questions to build clinical reasoning.

    • Peer support: A private discussion space for collaboration and clinical advice.

    • Flexible: Study anywhere on your desktop, laptop, or mobile device.

    • Lifetime access: One-time payment with no subscription or hidden fees.

    Earn 12.0 ANCC contact hours, including 4.0 pharmacology hours.

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This course was supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Bayer Inc. Bayer did not participate in the planning, content, delivery, or evaluation of this activity.