Overview
The menopause knowledge crisis in healthcare
For decades, women’s health was overlooked in clinical research. Until the early 1990s, most major trials were conducted exclusively on men, leaving women excluded from the evidence base used to guide medical care.
The result? Today, most clinicians receive little to no formal menopause training or hormone replacement therapy (HRT) education during their medical or health professional schooling.
For patients, this translates into confusion, inconsistent care, and unnecessary suffering during one of life’s most universal transitions.
This structured menopause management certificate provides a pathway to close that gap, and so you can meet rising patient demand for safe, evidence-based treatment options.
What you’ll learn
Designed for NPs, PAs, MD/DOs, PTs, RDNs, and other licensed professionals seeking career advancement, improved patient outcomes, and greater professional confidence, this certificate will allow you to:
- Diagnose & differentiate peri- vs. post-menopause presentations.
- Apply HRT guidelines: indications, formulations, contraindications, shared decision-making.
- Integrate non-hormonal options: lifestyle medicine, nutrition, and adjunct therapies.
- Manage complex cases: comorbidities, drug interactions, and patient-specific considerations.
- Communicate confidently: discuss risks/benefits, document informed consent, and provide patient education.
You’ll also leave with practical, clinical menopause training tools, including:
- Care-plan templates
- Informed consent & monitoring checklists
- Patient education sheets
What sets UVM apart
Most menopause course options today fall into two extremes:
- Overly long: 12+ week programs requiring time and cost that many busy professionals can’t commit to.
- Overly brief: a few hours or weekend workshops that lack depth and clinical application.
Admissions
This online menopause course is designed for licensed health professionals and complementary practitioners who are ready to:
- Expand their scope of practice with evidence-based menopause care.
- Confidently address complex hormonal, nutritional, and lifestyle questions.
- Deliver better outcomes for patients navigating perimenopause and menopause.
Eligible roles include:
- Nurse practitioners, physicians, physician assistants
- Physical therapists, pelvic health PTs, occupational therapists
- Nutritionists, registered dietitians
- Acupuncturists, chiropractors, doulas, health and wellness coaches, midwives, naturopathic doctors
- Create your PACE student account (you will be prompted when registering)
- Confirm your spot in the next cohort
- Follow email instructions to begin learning online when the course begins
Why menopause care?
Menopause affects half the population, yet it remains one of the most under-taught areas of medicine. Research delays and stigma have left generations of women underserved and clinicians underprepared.
- More than 1.2 billion women worldwide will be experiencing menopause by 2030
- Only 6.8% of OB/GYN residents report feeling adequately prepared to manage menopause care, despite nearly all (93.8%) saying it is important to be trained. (Mayo Clinic, 2019)
The gap is real, and this certificate is designed to help you close it.
Curriculum
The Menopause Care Professional Certificate blends concise lectures, applied case studies, and ready-to-use clinical tools.
More information coming soon.
Career Outlook
Completing a professional menopause care certificate can set you apart in multiple practice areas:
- Primary Care & OB/GYN: address one of the most common unmet patient needs with formal clinical menopause training.
- Nutrition & Lifestyle Practices: integrate women’s midlife health into your services with an evidence-based women’s hormone health certificate.
- Physical & Pelvic Health Therapy: support patients with symptom-related musculoskeletal changes.
- Integrative Health & Complementary Practices: expand your offerings by taking an online menopause course that you can use to attract new patient populations.
Practitioners trained in menopause care report greater professional confidence, improved patient satisfaction, and the ability to market themselves as specialists in an area of rapidly growing demand.
Menopause Training Resources
Explore tools and discussions about perimenopause and menopause care.
What Practitioners Are Saying
FAQ
This menopause course online is open to licensed clinicians and allied health professionals and practitioners.
No, this is a professional certificate so anyone can take the certificate.
Students who successfully complete a UVM Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) course or program approved for Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will receive an official UVM certificate reflecting the earned CEUs.
Many professional organizations, licensing boards, or certifying bodies accept CEUs from accredited providers like the University of Vermont, but acceptance is not automatic and varies by organization. Professionals should always verify in advance with their specific regulating body or association whether the CEUs from the particular UVM course you are taking will count toward their requirements.
To request recognition of UVM CEUs with your professional organization:
- Download or request an official certificate or verification letter for the completed course/program.
- Submit the official UVM documentation directly to your professional organization, licensing board, or certifying body through their required process (often an online portal, application form, or mailed packet).
- Include any additional materials they may require, such as course descriptions, agendas, or learning objectives (available on the program webpage or by request to PACE).
If your organization requires specific formatting or additional verification, contact UVM PACE at learn@uvm.edu or (802) 656-2085, and we will be happy to assist with documentation. Early confirmation with your professional body is recommended to avoid any delays in CEU approval.
~10 hours per week for 4 weeks (~45 hours total).
No. Prescriptive authority depends on your license, credentialing, and local regulations. This program equips you with knowledge and clinical tools, not new prescribing rights.
Yes — you’ll receive both a UVM Professional Certificate and a Credly digital badge that can be added to LinkedIn or your CV.
Yes. The program is 100% asynchronous.
Brightspace Learning Management System will be used.
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