The Menopause Management Course for Nurse Practitioners
Gain confidence in evidence-based care from perimenopause through menopause and beyond with this self-paced online course, developed by nurse practitioners in collaboration with leading clinical experts.
Trusted by 2,000+ clinicians across Canada 🇨🇦 and the United States 🇺🇸 • Earn 12 ANCC contact hours
NP Circle is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Meet the faculty
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Aliya Hajee
MN, BScN, NP, MSCP
Nurse Practitioner
Course Creator & Instructor -
Alix Consorti
MN, BScN, NP, MSCP
Nurse Practitioner
Course Creator -
Claudia Mariano
MSc, BScN, PHCNP
Retired Nurse Practitioner
Clinical Advisor -
Kathryn Flanigan
MN, BScN, NP, MSCP
Nurse Practitioner
Clinical Advisor -
Dr. Denise Black
MD, FRCSC
Obstetrician-Gynecologist
Expert Reviewer -
Dr. Vivien Brown
MDCM, CCFP, FCFP, MSCP
Family Physician
Expert Reviewer -
Dr. Alison Shea
MD, PhD, FRCSC, MSCP
Obstetrician-Gynecologist
Expert Reviewer -
Dr. Kelsey Mills
MD, FRCSC, MSCP
Obstetrician-Gynecologist
Expert Reviewer
We’ve got you covered
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Developed in collaboration with leading menopause experts
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Designed for primary care and women’s health clinicians
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Evidence-based guidance you can apply in practice
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Self-paced, on-demand modules with lifetime access
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Private peer discussion space for collaboration and support
Course overview
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Confident menopause care starts with the right knowledge. Symptoms often overlap with other clinical conditions, which can make recognition and management challenging in real world practice. This comprehensive course was created by nurse practitioners in collaboration with national and international menopause experts to help clinicians deliver confident, evidence based care from perimenopause through menopause and beyond.
Across five 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 and confidence.
The course integrates Canadian, U.S., and international clinical guidelines. Lab values are presented in both SI (metric) and conventional (imperial) units where applicable to support clinicians across North America.
Who it’s for
This program is designed for clinicians in primary care and women’s health who want to feel more confident managing menopause and midlife health. It is suitable for nurse practitioners, 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:
Recognize common menopause-related symptom patterns across the transition and beyond.
Differentiate menopause-related presentations from common overlapping clinical conditions.
Identify evidence-based hormonal and non-hormonal treatment options, including key counselling and monitoring considerations.
Determine when referral or interdisciplinary collaboration is appropriate.
Understand long-term health considerations in menopause care, including lifestyle strategies and preventive care planning.
Program format
The course is self paced and fully online, and includes:
12 hours of video lessons: Created by nurse practitioners in collaboration with leading menopause specialists.
150 integrated quiz questions: Reinforce key concepts throughout the curriculum (completion based).
300+ pages of resources: Downloadable, evidence based clinical tools for use in practice.
Private peer discussion space: Access a dedicated community for collaboration and ongoing support.
Lifetime access: Return to the material whenever you need a clinical refresher.
Certificate of completion: Receive a certificate documenting 12.0 ANCC contact hours, including 4.0 pharmacology hours, upon completion of all activity requirements.
Click each module below to explore what you’ll learn.
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Build a solid understanding of hormonal physiology, staging, and inclusive care principles that form the foundation for effective menopause management.
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
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Identify and interpret the full spectrum of menopause symptoms, connecting clinical patterns with underlying physiology.
Introduction to comprehensive 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
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Develop a structured, evidence-based approach to evaluating menopause and confidently navigating differential diagnoses.
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
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Translate clinical evidence into individualized treatment plans using both hormonal and non-hormonal modalities.
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
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Support lasting well-being and preventive care by managing chronic health risks throughout the postmenopausal years.
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
FAQs
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Yes. NP Circle is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
This activity is designated for 12.0 ANCC contact hours, including 4.0 pharmacology hours. ANCC contact hours are accepted by the AANP Certification Board for nurse practitioner recertification.
To receive contact hours, learners must view all required modules, complete the associated learning quizzes, and complete the post-activity evaluation and attestation. No minimum passing score is required. A certificate of completion reflecting the awarded contact hours will be issued upon completion of activity requirements.
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While this is not an official MSCP examination preparation course, it was developed by MSCP-certified clinicians using the learning domains and core resources highlighted by The Menopause Society. This course provides a strong foundation in evidence-based menopause care for clinicians seeking to expand their knowledge, including those preparing for the certification exam. Please note that this is an independent resource developed by NP Circle; it is not officially affiliated with or endorsed by The Menopause Society, and does not guarantee exam outcomes.
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You can complete the course at your own pace. You’ll have lifetime access to the course platform and all downloadable clinical resources. The 12.0 ANCC contact hours are available within a specific accreditation period, so to earn your contact hours, you’ll need to complete the course requirements and evaluation by January 12, 2029.
After this date, content is reviewed to ensure clinical accuracy. If the course is reissued with updated guidelines, your access is typically extended to the new version, ensuring your material remains current and evidence-based.
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The course integrates Canadian, U.S., and international clinical guidelines. Lab values are presented in both SI (metric) and conventional (imperial) units where applicable to support clinicians across North America.
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The course is fully self-paced and on-demand, so you can start any time and work at your own speed. The private peer discussion space is there for questions and collegial support throughout.
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No. While the content is designed through an NP lens, this program is for any clinician in primary care or women’s health who wants to feel more confident managing menopause and midlife health. It is suitable for nurse practitioners, physicians, registered nurses, physician assistants, midwives, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals involved in menopause care.
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Course fees are partially subsidized through an unrestricted educational grant from Bayer Inc. Bayer did not participate in the planning, content, delivery, or evaluation of this activity.
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Ready to feel more confident managing menopause?
Join a growing community of clinicians building confidence in midlife health.
✔ Self-paced: Fully online curriculum you can start anytime.
✔ Expert-led: 12 hours of video lessons with content 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: 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.
Testimonials
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"There’s something truly special about a community of nurse practitioners who share not only a similar educational background and clinical experience, but also a genuine passion for delivering exceptional patient care. NP Circle is exactly that! I joined NP Circle for the Menopause Management Course while preparing for the MSCP exam. I reviewed other recommended materials, but found the course much more practical and user-friendly while still covering everything I needed to know for the exam. The evidence-based content, algorithms, and real-world clinical guidance helped everything come together in a way that made sense. I felt well prepared going into the exam, and I’m thrilled to say that I passed. The course also left me feeling even more confident caring for patients in practice. I highly recommend this course to any clinician looking to strengthen their knowledge of menopause management. Thank you to the entire NP Circle team!"
Danielle Marston, FNP-C, CLC, MSCP
Nurse Practitioner, CO -
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"I’m so grateful for NP Circle. This platform has given me the opportunity not only to connect with nurse practitioners across the country, but also to access high-quality, accessible online educational opportunities. The Menopause Management Course was excellent, offering practical, evidence-based tools that I will be able to utilize in my practice when caring for women during this life transition. I look forward to the upcoming Primary Care Review Course. Thank you to Aliya and the NP Circle team for building this great platform together!"
Kathy Rukavina, MN, ANP, NP(F)
Nurse Practitioner - AB -
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“I am a semi-retired NP providing care to remote communities. Even after 25 years in practice and decades of women’s health conferences, I still find menopause care challenging to navigate at times. The Menopause Management Course has been the perfect enhancement to my knowledge. The content is highly curated, evidence-based, and well organized, with helpful PDFs and charts for each module. The self-paced format with built-in repetition makes it easy to retain key concepts. Concepts like SERMs, TSECs, and KNDy neurons finally clicked once I heard Aliya explain them. Aliya’s gentle voice provides a warm and humble backdrop, and you can feel the respect she has for women, the content, and the learner. Kudos to Aliya, Claudia, and their team. This is most certainly the best course I have ever taken, and I have enough certificates to paper a wall.”
Barb Hood, BScN, NP-PHC
Nurse Practitioner - ON, NWT -
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“This platform has been a great place to connect with other NPs, share insights and engage in continuing education opportunities geared to support NPs in their practice. I'm so glad I decided to become a part of this community. For the first time in my NP career I feel like I have a community and an amazing support network at my fingertips. The Lab Interpretation and Menopause Management courses along with the frequent webinar offerings on varied topics, and real world case discussions others bring to the forum make it easy to keep current and upgrade your knowledge. Thank you for creating this space!”
Marie Loughnane, MN, NP- Adult, MSCP
Nurse Practitioner - ON -
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“The Menopause Management Course was absolutely the best investment of time and commitment that I made in my journey to become a menopause provider. It was thorough and clearly presented the latest evidence in a way that was easy to absorb. I loved the self pacing aspect and ability to review the slides and resources that are included. I reviewed the course content several times to prep myself for the Menopause Society Certified Practitioner exam in June 2026. The unexpected advantage of taking this course is that you are instantly included in a community of other clinicians discussing case studies and more complex patient presentations. The community of practice administrators answer questions quickly and professionally. I would encourage any clinician to take this course if you are interested in becoming a dynamo menopause provider.“
Marlies van Dijk, RN, MSc
Registered Nurse - AB -
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“The NP Circle Menopause Management Course opened up so much information and understanding for me regarding the transition for women and how to better treat them. The course was laid out in such a way that each module built on the prior ones which provided a deeper understanding and solidification of knowledge. I feel more prepared to take the Menopause Society Certification Exam after completion of this course. Highly recommend this course!”
Lori Wistling, APRN, FNP-BC, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner - FL -
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“The education is excellent. As an NP, I appreciate how practical and clinically focused the Menopause Management Course is. Menopause is an area of women’s health that is often overlooked in traditional training, yet it has a significant impact on patients’ quality of life. This course provides clear, evidence-informed guidance that will meaningfully improve how NPs assess, educate, and support women through this transition.”
Poonam Sehgal, MScN, NP-PHC
Nurse Practitioner - ON -
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“After completing the Menopause Management Course this past weekend, I was able to immediately apply what I learned in my primary care practice. Just yesterday, I used the principles from the course with 4 different patients at 4 different stages of menopause! I felt confident asking pertinent questions, discussing expectations, and even adjusting hormone therapy routes when requested. As an experienced provider, this felt like a true WIN-WIN! I was able to expand my knowledge while guiding my patients toward the best course of treatment for their lives. I highly recommend NP Circle’s Menopause Management Course!”
Antoinette Riley, DNP, FNP-BC, DCNP
Nurse Practitioner - TX -
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“NP Circle is an incredible platform for the busy NP. Not only are their multiple course offerings, but there is a plethora of valuable resources at one's fingertips - including the valuable input from other NP's. Having taken multiple courses from a wide variety of platforms, I can attest that NP Circle is absolutely the best platform out there in regards to content and value for money. The NP Circle Lab Interpretation Course is by far the most valuable course I have ever taken.”
Meagan Beavers, MSN, RN, BA, FNP-C, CEN
Nurse Practitioner - CA, ON -
![Kim Harkness]()
"NP Circle’s Lab Interpretation Course is an amazing resource for both new and seasoned NPs. It’s self-paced with lifetime access and is conveniently delivered in short sections that can be completed at any time as schedules allow. The hard work put into the development of this course is evidenced by the comprehensive content and expert review. This is an outstanding and much needed resource for all NPs contributing to a gap in NP education. Thank you NP Circle!"
Kimberly Harkness, MN, NP-PHC, NP-Adult, GNC(C)
Nurse Practitioner - ON -
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"As a new graduate, NP Circle has been a life changer for me. I feel extremely empowered by the community, the trainings, and the knowledge I’ve gained so far. The Lab Interpretation Course has made a huge difference in my confidence and was exactly what I needed. I love the short videos, how the course is divided, and how clear and easy everything is to understand. It’s already changing my day-to-day practice!"
Marianne Leblond, MN, IPSPL
Nurse Practitioner - QC -
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“As an experienced nurse practitioner, I found this lab interpretation course to be both refreshing and incredibly valuable. The content is concise yet comprehensive, covering everything from basic panels to more complex diagnostics in a clinically relevant way. It’s clear the course was designed with real-world application in mind — bridging the gap between textbook knowledge and what we actually see in practice. Whether you’re newly licensed or have years under your belt, this course sharpens your diagnostic skills and boosts confidence in managing complex lab results. Highly recommend for anyone looking to elevate their clinical acumen.”
Kristen Carey, MN, NP(F)
Nurse Practitioner - SK, BC -
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“NP Circle creates the best educational opportunities I’ve come across in my NP career thus far. Hearing from the industry’s top specialists about tips and tricks on how we can manage many illnesses and conditions that we often refer for in primary care is motivating, empowering and can significantly reduce the volume of referrals sent and wait times for patients.”
Brooke Wagner, MN, NP-PHC
Nurse Practitioner - ON -
![Kelsey MacNeil]()
“This is a wonderful platform. I actually left primary care about a year ago because I was a new grad and felt so overwhelmed by all the knowledge gaps I had. But since I’ve been watching all of these webinars and doing my own studying to fill in my learning gaps, I went back to primary care a couple of months ago. I’m sure you know this, but you are making such a massive difference for NPs!”
Kelsey MacNeil, MN, NP-PHC
Nurse Practitioner - ON -
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"I am so incredibly grateful and happy that NP Circle exists! I’ve always felt that NPs haven’t previously had structured and high quality resources available to help foster continuing education after graduation, and NP Circle has really superseded my expectations. Every course I’ve taken has left me with a wealth of invaluable and practical knowledge, and the platform is full of high-quality and practical resources! I also love the questions and answers that NPs across the country are able to contribute to. It’s such a helpful learning resource. I can’t thank Aliya enough for creating this space for all of us!"
Andrea Mayne, MN, AGPCNP
Nurse Practitioner - ON -
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“Could not be happier with my decision to attend the Primary Care Expert Series. For less than $20 per session, you get evidence-based and relevant clinical tools from medical specialists. The majority of the sessions are held after a standard work day and recorded for later viewing as well, which is super convenient. After attending each session, I take away valuable knowledge that will enhance the care that I provide my patients.”
Claire Smith, MN, NP-PHC
Nurse Practitioner - ON -
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“These are the most important education sessions you can attend as a nurse practitioner in primary health care. You leave with tangible tools to better serve your patients and minimize unnecessary referrals and long specialist wait times. Sessions are organized with sufficient time for questions and some specialist even provide post-session written materials.”
Alexandra Milne, MN, NP-PHC
Nurse Practitioner - ON -
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"As a recently retired NP, I have experienced firsthand the diverse facets of our profession, from clinical expertise and advocacy, to leadership , scholarship, and research. Now more than ever, it's crucial to be part of a supportive community of like-minded NPs. Being connected in this way empowers us to grow both individually and collectively, enhancing our ability to elevate patient care to new heights."
Claudia Mariano, MSc, PHCNP
Retired Nurse Practitioner - ON -
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“My experience working with Claudia at NP Circle was incredibly positive. She provided thoughtful guidance, practical career insight, and a supportive approach during a time when I was navigating several major professional decisions, including a significant cross-border move and career transition. Her coaching helped me gain clarity, confidence, and a better understanding of the direction I wanted to move in professionally. Claudia was also exceptionally responsive, approachable, and genuinely invested throughout the process. I always felt supported and able to reach out with concerns. I truly appreciated her encouragement, perspective and ability to tailor the process to my individual goals and circumstances. Thank you, Claudia, for your guidance and support throughout this process.”
Christine Pirwitz, NP
Nurse Practitioner - BC -
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“I’m so happy this exists! I would highly recommend these events to any primary care provider who is looking to gain knowledge from some of the best specialists and improve their everyday practice. I’ve already been able to implement some of the knowledge I gained from the first session into my practice and prevent an unnecessary referral! 5/5 stars”
Bri Smith, MN, NP-PHC
Nurse Practitioner - ON -
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"I’m loving being a part of NP Circle! The programs are taught by NPs, MDs, and others who are the best in their field. I’ve had so many great takeaways for my practice. All the resources I need for practice are easily accessible. It’s also been nice to receive updates on relevant news to NP practice and to learn from difficult cases posted by other NPs. Any questions I have related to daily practice or career advancement I can post on there and someone always has helpful advice/information. All in all it’s a great one stop shop for all my NP needs!"
Helen Nicolle, MN, NP
Nurse Practitioner - ON, NB
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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.