Course Content
Modules
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MDS: Intro Module
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Becoming a Menopause Support Person
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Video: Discussion about Professional Codes & Practice Guidelines
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Doula Canada: Menopause Support Code of Conduct
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Doula Canada: Menopause Support Code of Ethics
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Menopause: Scope of Practice
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Doula Canada: Policies & Procedures
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Doula Canada: Electronic Signature
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Review of Full Menopause Support Expectations
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MDS: Recorded Lecture Details & Group Forum Discussion Expectations
- Becoming a Menopause Support Person
- Video: Discussion about Professional Codes & Practice Guidelines
- Doula Canada: Menopause Support Code of Conduct
- Doula Canada: Menopause Support Code of Ethics
- Menopause: Scope of Practice
- Doula Canada: Policies & Procedures
- Doula Canada: Electronic Signature
- Review of Full Menopause Support Expectations
- MDS: Recorded Lecture Details & Group Forum Discussion Expectations
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MDS: Module One
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MDS: Module One – Reading Expectations
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MDS: What is Menopause?
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MDS: What is Menopause – Video
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MDS: Menopause Terms – chart
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MDS: Basic Reproductive Science and Anatomy of Menopause
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MDS: Menarche, Menses, and Menopause: A Brief Review
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MDS: Menopause Explained – Videos
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MDS: Hormones and Menopause – articles
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MDS: Symptoms & Signs of Menopause
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MDS: Symptoms of Perimenopause – article
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FSP: Charting
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MDS: Charting Example
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MDS: Women’s Health Initiative – critiques
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MDS: Facts about Menopause
- MDS: Module One – Reading Expectations
- MDS: What is Menopause?
- MDS: What is Menopause – Video
- MDS: Menopause Terms – chart
- MDS: Basic Reproductive Science and Anatomy of Menopause
- MDS: Menarche, Menses, and Menopause: A Brief Review
- MDS: Menopause Explained – Videos
- MDS: Hormones and Menopause – articles
- MDS: Symptoms & Signs of Menopause
- MDS: Symptoms of Perimenopause – article
- FSP: Charting
- MDS: Charting Example
- MDS: Women’s Health Initiative – critiques
- MDS: Facts about Menopause
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MDS: Module Two
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MDS: Module Two – Reading Expectations
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MDS: Assessing Influence for Thorough Support
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MDS: Influence – articles
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MDS: Module Two – Task
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MDS: Review of Physical Symptoms
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MDS: Vasomotor Symptoms & Solutions
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MDS: Hot Flashes – Videos
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MDS: Hot Flashes – articles
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MDS: Bleeding and Menopause
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MDS: Bleeding – Video
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MDS: Bleeding – articles
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MDS: When Bleeding Is Not Normal
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MDS: Headaches
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MDS: Thyroid Concerns
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MDS: Joint Concerns
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MDS: Intro to Intake and Assessment Tools
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MDS: Assignment One
- MDS: Module Two – Reading Expectations
- MDS: Assessing Influence for Thorough Support
- MDS: Influence – articles
- MDS: Module Two – Task
- MDS: Review of Physical Symptoms
- MDS: Vasomotor Symptoms & Solutions
- MDS: Hot Flashes – Videos
- MDS: Hot Flashes – articles
- MDS: Bleeding and Menopause
- MDS: Bleeding – Video
- MDS: Bleeding – articles
- MDS: When Bleeding Is Not Normal
- MDS: Headaches
- MDS: Thyroid Concerns
- MDS: Joint Concerns
- MDS: Intro to Intake and Assessment Tools
- MDS: Assignment One
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MDS: Module Three
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MDS: Module Three – Reading Expectations
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MDS: Acne and Skin
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MDS: Skin and Aging Hand Out
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MDS: Skin – Videos
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MDS: Skin – Articles
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MDS: Bones and Skeletal Concerns
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MDS: Bone Knowledge Hand Outs
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MDS: Bones – Videos
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MDS: Bones – Articles
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MDS: Module Three – Task
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MDS: Sight and Sound
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MDS: The Heart and Menopause
- MDS: Module Three – Reading Expectations
- MDS: Acne and Skin
- MDS: Skin and Aging Hand Out
- MDS: Skin – Videos
- MDS: Skin – Articles
- MDS: Bones and Skeletal Concerns
- MDS: Bone Knowledge Hand Outs
- MDS: Bones – Videos
- MDS: Bones – Articles
- MDS: Module Three – Task
- MDS: Sight and Sound
- MDS: The Heart and Menopause
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MDS: Module Four
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MDS: Module Four – Reading Expectations
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MDS: Sleep
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MDS: Sleep Articles
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MDS: Sleep – Videos
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MDS: Sleep Suggestions – Hand Out
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MDS: Sleep – Module Task
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MDS: Sexuality
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MDS: Menopause and Arousal
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MDS: Menopause and Vaginal Change
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MDS: Relationships, Sexuality, and Menopause
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MDS: Urinary Tract Concerns – An FYI
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MDS: Suggestions for Increasing Bedroom Happiness
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MDS: Sexuality and a Doulas Support – Module Task
- MDS: Module Four – Reading Expectations
- MDS: Sleep
- MDS: Sleep Articles
- MDS: Sleep – Videos
- MDS: Sleep Suggestions – Hand Out
- MDS: Sleep – Module Task
- MDS: Sexuality
- MDS: Menopause and Arousal
- MDS: Menopause and Vaginal Change
- MDS: Relationships, Sexuality, and Menopause
- MDS: Urinary Tract Concerns – An FYI
- MDS: Suggestions for Increasing Bedroom Happiness
- MDS: Sexuality and a Doulas Support – Module Task
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MDS: Module Five
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MDS: Module Five – Reading Expectations
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MDS: The Brain, Hormones and Aging
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MDS: Menopause and Memory Fog
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MDS: Module Five Task
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MDS: Menopause and Heightened Sensitivity
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MDS: Menopause and Anxiety
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MDS: Menopause and Depression
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MDS: Menopause and Happiness
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MDS: Keeping the Brain Healthy
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MDS: Assignment 2
- MDS: Module Five – Reading Expectations
- MDS: The Brain, Hormones and Aging
- MDS: Menopause and Memory Fog
- MDS: Module Five Task
- MDS: Menopause and Heightened Sensitivity
- MDS: Menopause and Anxiety
- MDS: Menopause and Depression
- MDS: Menopause and Happiness
- MDS: Keeping the Brain Healthy
- MDS: Assignment 2
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MDS: Module Six
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MDS: Module Six – Reading Expectations
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MDS: Module Six – Counselling as Non-Counsellors
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MDS: Peer Counselling – Articles
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MDS: R.A.I.N.S. template for peer support
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MDS: Module Six – The Value of Socializing
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MDS: Module Six – Creating Social Circles
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MDS: Aging & Social Connections – Articles
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MDS: Assignment 3
- MDS: Module Six – Reading Expectations
- MDS: Module Six – Counselling as Non-Counsellors
- MDS: Peer Counselling – Articles
- MDS: R.A.I.N.S. template for peer support
- MDS: Module Six – The Value of Socializing
- MDS: Module Six – Creating Social Circles
- MDS: Aging & Social Connections – Articles
- MDS: Assignment 3
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MDS: Module Seven
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MDS: Module Seven – Reading Expectations
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MDS: Medical Terms To Study
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Hysterectomy: Videos
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Hysterectomy: Additional Readings
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Oophorectomy: Additional Readings
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Oophorectomy: Videos
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Surgical Precautions: Disclosure + Module Task
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POI: Videos
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POI: Additional Readings
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HRT: Videos
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HRT: Additional Readings
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MDS: Medical Menopause & Affective Considerations
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MDS: Assignment 4
- MDS: Module Seven – Reading Expectations
- MDS: Medical Terms To Study
- Hysterectomy: Videos
- Hysterectomy: Additional Readings
- Oophorectomy: Additional Readings
- Oophorectomy: Videos
- Surgical Precautions: Disclosure + Module Task
- POI: Videos
- POI: Additional Readings
- HRT: Videos
- HRT: Additional Readings
- MDS: Medical Menopause & Affective Considerations
- MDS: Assignment 4
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MDS: Module Eight
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MDS: Module Eight – Reading Expectations
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Hot Flashes + Night Sweats + Plants
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Vaginal Atrophy + Plants
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Water Retention + Plants
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Menopause Aches, Pains + Plants
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Osteoporosis + Holistic Support
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Menopause Mood + Holistic Support
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Hormone Replacement + Alternate Options/Support
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Body Support + Menopause
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Adaptogens + Nutrition: Menopause
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MDS: Assignment 5
- MDS: Module Eight – Reading Expectations
- Hot Flashes + Night Sweats + Plants
- Vaginal Atrophy + Plants
- Water Retention + Plants
- Menopause Aches, Pains + Plants
- Osteoporosis + Holistic Support
- Menopause Mood + Holistic Support
- Hormone Replacement + Alternate Options/Support
- Body Support + Menopause
- Adaptogens + Nutrition: Menopause
- MDS: Assignment 5
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MDS: Module Nine (Biz)
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MDS: Module Nine – Reading Expectations
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MDS: Contract & Intake Ideas/ Examples
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Your Dream Doula Business (Activity)
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Communication Skills and Your Doula Business
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Video: value, branding, messaging & more
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Target Market: Reflection Activity
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Business Systems and Goals
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Marketing your Doula Business
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Business Resources (for review)
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MDS: Assignment 6
- MDS: Module Nine – Reading Expectations
- MDS: Contract & Intake Ideas/ Examples
- Your Dream Doula Business (Activity)
- Communication Skills and Your Doula Business
- Video: value, branding, messaging & more
- Target Market: Reflection Activity
- Business Systems and Goals
- Marketing your Doula Business
- Business Resources (for review)
- MDS: Assignment 6
