IGPNEA is delighted to announce a Menopause Course for its members. The course shall consist of three modules. Modules 1 and 2 will be delivered via webinar accessible through the Medcafe website. Module 3 will be delivered at a face to face skills day at Midlands Park Hotel. You must be able to commit to all three modules to be able to complete the course.
The purpose of the course is to provide education for GPNs to advance knowledge and skills in the care of patients going through menopause.
Menopause care is an essential part of working in general practice. Enabling GPNs to have up to date knowledge empowers them with confidence while assessing, managing and providing advice to ladies with menopausal symptoms.
Providing training to GPNs will ensure they will:
- have a basic understanding of menopause.
- know how to diagnosis premature ovarian insufficiency (POI), perimenopause/ menopause.
- understand the management and treatment of menopausal symptoms.
- know where to signpost women for further advice.
- ensure women will have access to accurate and up to date information.
- be aware of further education opportunities.
When all three modules are completed a certificate of completion shall be issued to each course participant. An application shall be made to NMBI for category 1 approval for each hour of study.
Members may access the recordings of modules 1 and 2 should they be unable to attend the webinars live, however, a certificate can only be obtained if all three modules are completed live. Each module shall be accompanied by a written article in our official educational journal.
Booking Information
The IGPNEA Menopause Course is free to all IGPNEA members. However, due to the third module being a live face to face skills day the course is limited to 160 places and MUST be booked in advance.
Places are on a first come first served basis.
You must be able to attend all three modules. Please do not book if you can not attend all three modules.
PLACES ARE NOW FULL.
Please email admin@irishpracticenurses.ie if you would like to be added to the cancellation list.
Modules
MODULE ONE
Date: Monday 17th June, 8pm-9.30pm
Overview:
- Introduction to menopause
- Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI)
- When to refer for
specialist care.
Speaker: Dr Deidre Lundy, Lead Medical Officer, Complex Menopause Service, National Maternity Hospital, Dublin
MODULE TWO
Date: Thursday 29th August, 8pm-9.30pm
Overview:
- Assessment / documentation/ reviews
- Setting up a menopause clinic in GP land
- Mood and the menopause
- Training courses etc
Speaker: Ms Siobhan Leacy, GPN and Ms Catriona Keye, ANP
MODULE THREE
Date: Saturday 21st September and Saturday 12th October, Midlands Park Hotel
Overview:
- Presentation TBC
- Practical demo of products/ assessments sheets/ guidelines/ helpful hints
- Interactive role play scenarios
- Viewing of stands with products
Speakers/Facilitators: Dr Deirdre Lundy, Ms Catriona Keye & Ms Siobhan Leacy.
IGPNEA Menopause Course Handbook
A menopause handbook will be developed and printed for each course participant.
Menopause Course Sponsors
The IGPNEA Menopause Course is sponsored by:
