The BMS Advanced Certificate in the Principles and Practice of Menopause Care (PPMC) comprises progressive theory and competency-based practical training components that lead to a qualification in menopause care. It is designed for registered healthcare professionals working in menopause care in the UK and Ireland, including community, primary and secondary care. Trainees must be registered with a recognised professional body in the UK or Ireland and hold current BMS membership.

The BMS Advanced Certificate in the Principles and Practice of Menopause Care is designed for doctors, independent nurse prescribers and pharmacist independent prescribers who accept external referrals, manage complex cases and deliver specialist menopause care. This includes healthcare professionals working in hospital and community menopause services, GPs with an extended role in menopause (GPwER), and those leading menopause services in private healthcare organisations.

Please note: the BMS PPMC Advanced Certificate training is specifically designed for HCPs dealing with complex menopause cases, the 5% or so of patients who need referral for specialist menopause care. There is no need to consider the BMS PPMC Advanced Certificate unless it is required for a specific job role.

View the competency-based PPMC curriculum (PDF).

Apply for the BMS Advanced Certificate in the Principles and Practice of Menopause Care

1. Complete a recognised theory component:

2. Secure a BMS Menopause Trainer to supervise training and agree a start date for training: a register of BMS Menopause Trainers is available from the BMS office, on request.

It is suggested that those interested in training contact the trainer(s) that they may be interested in working with to ask what training is currently being offered and to find out about possible start dates and waiting lists.

3. Ensure that BMS membership is current. Trainees are required to maintain current BMS membership for the duration of their training period.

4. Apply for training via the BMS website and pay the £130 administration fee
Trainees will be provided with unique log-in details to the BMS PPMC ePortfolio. They will be linked to their BMS Menopause Trainer in the ePortfolio so that they can work together to review the competencies in the curriculum and complete the various forms. Trainees will have 3 years in which to complete their training.

If you have any queries about the PPMC training programme please email ppmcsupport@bms-whc.org.uk.