POGP CPD TRAINING COURSE
Welcome to this unique POGP menopause management course, hosted by PositivePause. Developed to help you as a physio build clinician confidence, to understand the implications, to treat, advise and support women experiencing menopause.
ABOUT THIS COURSE
The course is divided into 7 faculty modules, these are subdivided into bite-size sections, making it easier for you to stop at a convenient moment during the presentations, take breaks or revisit information.
You will need to view each module and all the sections in order before moving on to the next module.
To gain your POGP Certificate of Attendance, you are required to complete and submit the Course Feedback Survey which is in the Q&A section of Module 8.
Due to the current exceptional circumstances access to the course has been extended until 28th February 2021 (all modules must be completed by this date).
Understanding Reproductive Physiology - What is the menopause?
Menopause overview - a physiological refresher:
- The impact of changing hormones
- Definitions
- Phases
- Symptoms
- Long term consequences
Neuromusculoskeletal system - Effects of the menopause
Looking at how the changing hormones through menopause effect the female anatomy:
- Nervous system
- Muscular system
- Skeletal system
- Connective tissue system
Menopause Management -
Implications For Clinical Practice
Covers the impact of menopause and signposting for clinical practice
- Benefits of exercise and physical activity
- Pelvic floor dysfunction
- Signposting in clinical practice
The Urogenital System and Sexual Function
Female urogenital system:
- Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause
- Gastro-intestinal function & bowel dysfunction
- Pelvic floor dysfunction & prolapse
- Female sexual response & dysfunction
- Treatment options & implications for physiotherapy
A Clinical Nutrition Approach To Treating Menopause
Balancing hormones with nutrition:
- The impact of stress
- Blood sugar imbalance
- Foods to avoid
- Foods to focus on and managing portions
- Bowel function and constipation
- Gut and bone health
Mood, Menopause & Clinical Practice
Neurological changes in menopause:
- Common emotional and behavioural symptoms
- Proven strategies
- Signposting in clinical practice
Menopause Treatment From A Medical Perspective
The importance of looking after women's long term health:
- The average and extreme cases of menopause
- Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI)
- Medical and evidence based treatment options
- The types of HRT and debunking the myths
- Importance of ageing well
Q & A
Certificate of Attendance
A recording of a Q&A with all tutors.
Course attendees were invited to submit their questions to the tutors in September 2020. The Q&A was recorded.
Once you have completed all 8 modules and the 'Course Feedback' survey, your Certificate of Attendance will be issued.
Example Curriculum
PositivePause Symptoms Section
Our PositivePause Symptoms section is a fantastic resource for signposting patients. We cover 32 symptoms with evidence based information on a range of options for managing menopause.
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