Menopause - 1Units

This course is designed to help the reader have a basic understanding of the impact of menopause on women.  The material talks about the signs and symptoms of menopause along with some of the physical affects.  The article concludes with tips on care and an overview of hormone replacement therapies.

Target Audience

This course is designed for healthcare providers. Specifically, it is designed for Licensed Professional Counselors, Social Workers, Psychologists, Chemical Dependency Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Nurses, or any other healthcare provider that is likely to gain professionally from increased knowledge in the subject area. It is appropriate for any provider that is likely to come into contact with those dealing with issues related to the clinical topic in the course of practice.

Teaching Methods

CEUstore.com provides continuing education opportunities for the clinician or practitioner via the World Wide Web. Each person who chooses a course, absorbs the information provided, and subsequently scores 70% or above on the associated test will be provided a certificate of completion that will show the clinician or practitioner has mastered the information provided. Following that procedure each clinician or practitioner will be provided the opportunity to evaluate the process so that CEUstore.com will be able to determine if its objectives are accurate, relevant, and appropriate. Other methods for feedback from customers at CEUstore.com are also provided on this site. Each clinician or practitioner is encouraged to communicate with CEUstore.com via these methods.

Learning Objectives

The learning objectives of "Menopause" are to assist the clinician or practitioner in the idenfication of symptoms and tendencies found in women who suffer from Menopause. Also addressed in this course are the source of the disorder, the brain affect, and the need for a strong support system to assist the patient. This information will assist the health care provider with vital information for the identification and initial treatment of Menopause.

Skill Development

At the completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Identify basic statistical information related to Menopause.
2. Understand and identify psychosocial factors associated with Menopause.
3. Enhance understanding of health risks associated with Menopause.
4. Demonstrate an enhanced understanding of efficacy in different treatment approaches.
5. Correctly answer 70% of multiple choice questions on a quiz over the material.