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A few years ago, The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) recognized a need to set essential standards for health providers, thereby assuring high-quality care for women at menopause and beyond. To meet this need, NAMS developed a competency examination. All licensed healthcare providers are eligible to sit for this examination. Those who pass have demonstrated their expertise in the field and are awarded the credential of NAMS Certified Menopause Practitioner or "NCMP." They receive a printed certificate and a lapel pin designating their achievement.
The NAMS Menopause Practitioner credential is valid for three years. The credential can be maintained by either passing a new examination or submitting appropriate continuing medical education credits that demonstrate ongoing education in the field. |