Menopause Awareness
This course explains perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause, the physical and psychological symptoms people may experience and how these can affect working life. You will learn how the Equality Act 2010 and health and safety law apply, what the EHRC's 2024 guidance expects of employers, and how simple adjustments and open, supportive conversations help colleagues thrive.
- Modules
- 4
- Duration
- About 40 minutes
- Pass mark
- 80%
- Assessment
- 10 questions from a bank of 16
Learning outcomes
- ✓Describe the stages of perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause and who they can affect
- ✓Recognise common physical and psychological symptoms and how they may affect someone at work
- ✓Explain how the Equality Act 2010 and health and safety law apply to menopause at work
- ✓Identify practical adjustments that can help, such as changes to temperature, uniforms, breaks and working patterns
- ✓Hold or prepare for a supportive, confidential conversation about menopause and know where to find support
Course contents
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Module 1: Understanding the menopause
Video (5 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Module 2: Symptoms and their impact at work
Video (5 scenes) · 2 lessons · 3 practice questions
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Module 3: The legal context
Video (5 scenes) · 2 lessons · 3 practice questions
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Module 4: Practical support and conversations
Video (5 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Final assessment & certificate