Bill > A5309

This bill allows nurses and physicians to use up to three credits of continuing education on menopause towards their license renewal requirements. Menopause is defined as the natural biological process where a woman's hormone levels change, she permanently stops having menstrual periods, and is diagnosed after 12 months without one, and this definition now also includes "perimenopause," the transition period into menopause. The bill mandates that the State Board of Medical Examiners and the New Jersey Board of Nursing will track participation in these optional credits, which can cover various aspects of menopause, including its physiological and psychological effects, treatments, health risks, and patient communication strategies. These educational programs will be offered in flexible formats like online courses and workshops to ensure accessibility for all healthcare professionals, and completing them will count towards their total required continuing education hours for license renewal.