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Understanding menopause – for pharmacists

This course is designed to equip pharmacists with practical knowledge and counselling skills to support women through the menopause transition, including symptom management, menopausal hormone therapy options, non-hormonal treatments and lifestyle advice. Although this course has been designed for pharmacists, other health professionals are welcome to participate.

Course cost: free

Course details

  • self-paced, online
  • expected duration: 1.5 hours
  • unlimited access for 3 months from the registration date.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this course, participants will:

  • outline the biological changes in the body that occur during menopause.
  • describe the variety of symptoms that women may experience and the pharmacist’s role in supporting women through the menopause transition.
  • outline the pharmacological rationale for menopausal hormone therapy.
  • explain the different delivery options available for menopausal hormone therapy, including their risks and benefits.
  • describe the key pharmacist counselling points for the different menopausal hormone therapy options.
  • outline the non-hormonal pharmacological treatments available for menopause symptom management.
  • explain the key pharmacist counselling points for the treatments.
  • outline practical lifestyle advice pharmacists can provide to women going through menopause.

Continuing Professional Development

This course is accredited with the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia.

  • Accreditation code: PSAX26029
  • CPD credits: Up to 2 Group 2 credits
  • Expiry date: 12 July 2028

Assessment and certification

  • This course is assessed using multiple choice quizzes.
  • A score of 100% is required for each quiz.

You can download your Statement of Completion by navigating to the My Training page in Kineo. Under the relevant activity, you will see “Certificate Awarded”. Select “View Now” to generate and download a PDF copy of your Statement of Completion.

If you experience any technical issues, please contact help@kineo.atlassian.net.

Pharmaceutical Society of Australia accredited CPD