Course
Women’s Health: Menopause and Osteoporosis
Contact Hours Awarded: 2
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Course Overview
Author: Joanna Grayson
BSN, RN
Women are typically familiar with the common symptoms of menopause, yet they are unaware that significant bone loss occurs within the first five years of menopause which can lead to osteoporosis and bone fractures.
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Pathophysiology
- Risk Factors
- Signs and Symptoms
- Prevention
- Diagnostics and Treatment
- Patient Education
- Research Findings
- Resources for Women
- Case Study
- Conclusion
Accreditation Statement
Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
In this course, we will discuss Women’s Health: Menopause and Osteoporosis. It will take the average learner 120 minutes to complete and awards 2 contact hours of continuing education.
Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:
- List the risk factors, symptoms, and preventative measures for osteoporosis in menopausal women.
- Explain the recent research findings associated with osteoporosis.
- List the resources available to menopausal women with osteoporosis.
Target Audience
- Registered Nurses (RN)
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)
Requirement for Completion
- Enrollment in the course by the learner
- Read and learn all course materials
- Complete the course evaluation
- Attest and testify learning of the course materials
Accreditations + Approvals
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
- California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
- Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
- Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
- New York State Department of Education (IC 208)
- New York State Department of Education Child Abuse #80996
- Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships
Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
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Course Expires on: August 29, 2027
Course Offering: #297