Free menopause education for health professionals available now
The following government-funded, online accredited courses are being delivered by Jean Hailes for Women’s Health, in partnership with the Australasian Menopause Society:
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Managing Menopause in General Practice. This 2-hour course equips general practitioners and other health professionals with the latest evidence on menopause management, helping them provide person-centred care with confidence. Access via www.jeanhailes.org.au/MEP (Accredited by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine)
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Understanding menopause for nurses and midwives. This 1-hour course explores the role of nurses and midwives in menopause management, offering practical strategies to support people effectively. Access via www.jeanhailes.org.au/MEP (Endorsed by the Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association and the Australian College of Midwives)
This boost to menopause training for health professionals is a key action in the Women’s Health Strategy 2020-2030, to support women and their health care providers.