Events
Class Dates and Times:
Monday, Oct 4th, 2010 - Class I
Monday, Nov 1st, 2010 - Class II
Monday, Dec 6th, 2010 - Class III
Monday, Jan 10th, 2011 - Class IV
Monday, Jan 31st, 2011 - Class V
Monday, Feb 21st, 2011 Class VI
8:30-5:30 each day
Instructor: Dixie Whetsell, MS, IBCLC
Email: dixie.whetsell@pcc.edu
www.pcc.edu/lactation
Comprehensive breastfeeding management training
Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job
Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success
Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more
How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding
Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success
Confidence building knowledge and skills
Comprehensive breastfeeding management training
Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job
Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success
Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more
How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding
Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success
Confidence building knowledge and skills
Recommended for:
* Individual who wants basic preparation for becoming a board-certified lactation consultant
* IBCLC requiring CERPS or exam preparation for re-certification
* Maternity or pediatric nurse working with families with small babies
* Obstetrician, midwife, pediatrician or family medicine physician involved with the daily feeding and parenting issues of new families
* Childbirth educator
* Labor and postpartum doula
* WIC clinic staff member
* Facilitator of early parenting education
* Social worker, Early Headstart staff
Preparing to become a lactation consultant? Searching for the best course to help you pass the IBLCE exam in 2011? Here's what you need! This course will fulfill the requirement for candidate training in all disciplines and areas of the IBLCE blueprint.
Come learn from internationally-known lactation expert Marie Biancuzzo, RN MS IBCLC and special guest Ann Davis, RPh IBCLC.
The conference will be exploring the wealth of knowledge, experience and understanding we have about breastfeeding as the natural way to feed and nurture our babies. We believe that if empowered, women are able to successfully breastfeed and nurture their child naturally.
Internationally renowned speakers along with Malaysia’s own lactation experts form the exceptional list of invited guests who will be present at the conference.
Professional Points
The conference has been approved for the following CERPs:
* Total CERPs allocated: 23.75L & 4.25R CERPs
Objectives:
At the completion of the symposium, participants will be able to:
* Describe the breastfeeding promotion and support research activities in Arizona.
* Discuss major issues in researching breastfeeding promotion and support in Arizona.
* Explore how research findings may be useful in Arizona.
Topics and Faculty:
Mapping Lactation Services in Maricopa County
Amanda Watkins, MS, RD, IBCLC, Arizona State University
Characteristics of Breastfed Autistic Children
Lisa Green, BSN, RN, Arizona State University
Breastfeeding Update and Ethics in Lactation Practice, the 2-day seminar, is a unique update for anyone working with breastfeeding women, and ideal revision for IBLCE exam candidates. Day 2 (Ethics in Lactation Practice) provides the necessary Ethics CERPS for lactation consultants.
Day 1 has 6.75 L CERPS and Day 2 6.5 E CERPS. IBLCE Approval No. C21007. For New Zealand registered midwives, the New Zealand Midwifery Council has approved the program as a Professional Activity and midwives attending both days are entitled to 5 points.
Class Dates and Times:
Monday, Oct 4th, 2010 - Class I
Monday, Nov 1st, 2010 - Class II
Monday, Dec 6th, 2010 - Class III
Monday, Jan 10th, 2011 - Class IV
Monday, Jan 31st, 2011 - Class V
Monday, Feb 21st, 2011 Class VI
8:30-5:30 each day
Instructor: Dixie Whetsell, MS, IBCLC
Email: dixie.whetsell@pcc.edu
www.pcc.edu/lactation
Comprehensive breastfeeding management training
Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job
Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success
Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more
How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding
Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success
Confidence building knowledge and skills
Comprehensive breastfeeding management training
Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job
Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success
Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more
How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding
Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success
Confidence building knowledge and skills
Recommended for:
* Individual who wants basic preparation for becoming a board-certified lactation consultant
* IBCLC requiring CERPS or exam preparation for re-certification
* Maternity or pediatric nurse working with families with small babies
* Obstetrician, midwife, pediatrician or family medicine physician involved with the daily feeding and parenting issues of new families
* Childbirth educator
* Labor and postpartum doula
* WIC clinic staff member
* Facilitator of early parenting education
* Social worker, Early Headstart staff
Preparing to become a lactation consultant? Searching for the best course to help you pass the IBLCE exam in 2011? Here's what you need! This course will fulfill the requirement for candidate training in all disciplines and areas of the IBLCE blueprint.
Come learn from internationally-known lactation expert Marie Biancuzzo, RN MS IBCLC and special guest Ann Davis, RPh IBCLC.
Breastfeeding Update and Ethics in Lactation Practice, the 2-day seminar, is a unique update for anyone working with breastfeeding women, and ideal revision for IBLCE exam candidates. Day 2 (Ethics in Lactation Practice) provides the necessary Ethics CERPS for lactation consultants.
Day 1 has 6.75 L CERPS and Day 2 6.5 E CERPS. IBLCE Approval No. C21007. For New Zealand registered midwives, the New Zealand Midwifery Council has approved the program as a Professional Activity and midwives attending both days are entitled to 5 points.
for more info, contact Betsy Boatz, ace@lllofil.org. More details to follow.
Class Dates and Times:
Monday, Oct 4th, 2010 - Class I
Monday, Nov 1st, 2010 - Class II
Monday, Dec 6th, 2010 - Class III
Monday, Jan 10th, 2011 - Class IV
Monday, Jan 31st, 2011 - Class V
Monday, Feb 21st, 2011 Class VI
8:30-5:30 each day
Instructor: Dixie Whetsell, MS, IBCLC
Email: dixie.whetsell@pcc.edu
www.pcc.edu/lactation
Recommended for:
* Individual who wants basic preparation for becoming a board-certified lactation consultant
* IBCLC requiring CERPS or exam preparation for re-certification
* Maternity or pediatric nurse working with families with small babies
* Obstetrician, midwife, pediatrician or family medicine physician involved with the daily feeding and parenting issues of new families
* Childbirth educator
* Labor and postpartum doula
* WIC clinic staff member
* Facilitator of early parenting education
* Social worker, Early Headstart staff
for more info, contact Betsy Boatz, ace@lllofil.org. More details to follow.
Breastfeeding Update and Ethics in Lactation Practice, the 2-day seminar, is a unique update for anyone working with breastfeeding women, and ideal revision for IBLCE exam candidates. Day 2 (Ethics in Lactation Practice) provides the necessary Ethics CERPS for lactation consultants.
Day 1 has 6.75 L CERPS and Day 2 6.5 E CERPS. IBLCE Approval No. C21007. For New Zealand registered midwives, the New Zealand Midwifery Council has approved the program as a Professional Activity and midwives attending both days are entitled to 5 points.
Class Dates and Times:
Monday, Oct 4th, 2010 - Class I
Monday, Nov 1st, 2010 - Class II
Monday, Dec 6th, 2010 - Class III
Monday, Jan 10th, 2011 - Class IV
Monday, Jan 31st, 2011 - Class V
Monday, Feb 21st, 2011 Class VI
8:30-5:30 each day
Instructor: Dixie Whetsell, MS, IBCLC
Email: dixie.whetsell@pcc.edu
www.pcc.edu/lactation
Recommended for:
* Individual who wants basic preparation for becoming a board-certified lactation consultant
* IBCLC requiring CERPS or exam preparation for re-certification
* Maternity or pediatric nurse working with families with small babies
* Obstetrician, midwife, pediatrician or family medicine physician involved with the daily feeding and parenting issues of new families
* Childbirth educator
* Labor and postpartum doula
* WIC clinic staff member
* Facilitator of early parenting education
* Social worker, Early Headstart staff
for more info, contact Betsy Boatz, ace@lllofil.org. More details to follow.
Breastfeeding Update and Ethics in Lactation Practice, the 2-day seminar, is a unique update for anyone working with breastfeeding women, and ideal revision for IBLCE exam candidates. Day 2 (Ethics in Lactation Practice) provides the necessary Ethics CERPS for lactation consultants.
Day 1 has 6.75 L CERPS and Day 2 6.5 E CERPS. IBLCE Approval No. C21007. For New Zealand registered midwives, the New Zealand Midwifery Council has approved the program as a Professional Activity and midwives attending both days are entitled to 5 points.
Class Dates and Times:
Monday, Oct 4th, 2010 - Class I
Monday, Nov 1st, 2010 - Class II
Monday, Dec 6th, 2010 - Class III
Monday, Jan 10th, 2011 - Class IV
Monday, Jan 31st, 2011 - Class V
Monday, Feb 21st, 2011 Class VI
8:30-5:30 each day
Instructor: Dixie Whetsell, MS, IBCLC
Email: dixie.whetsell@pcc.edu
www.pcc.edu/lactation
Comprehensive breastfeeding management training
Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job
Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success
Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more
How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding
Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success
Confidence building knowledge and skills
The Central Illinois Breastfeeding Task Force presents:
Dr. Jack Newman
Monday, October 11th
8:00am-4:30pm
Embassy Suites, East Peoria, IL
For details and registration information please see:
www.CentralIllinoisBreastfeeding.org/FallConference
Topics:
Norms for a Breastfed Baby
What if Baby Refuses to Latch on?
The Effects of Birthing Practices on Breastfeeding
Class Dates and Times:
Monday, Oct 4th, 2010 - Class I
Monday, Nov 1st, 2010 - Class II
Monday, Dec 6th, 2010 - Class III
Monday, Jan 10th, 2011 - Class IV
Monday, Jan 31st, 2011 - Class V
Monday, Feb 21st, 2011 Class VI
8:30-5:30 each day
Instructor: Dixie Whetsell, MS, IBCLC
Email: dixie.whetsell@pcc.edu
www.pcc.edu/lactation
Comprehensive breastfeeding management training
Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job
Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success
Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more
How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding
Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success
Confidence building knowledge and skills
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
State Bar of Georgia, Auditorium, 114 Marietta Street, Atlanta, GA
9am-3:30pm
Some Presenters:
Brian Castrucci, Director of Maternal and Child Health, Department of Community Health - "Ideas from the State"
Cria Perrine, PhD, Center for Disease Control and Prevention, - Ethnic Disparity in Breastfeeding
Other presenters TBA
$35 includes lunch, annual membership, and professional credits.
Please go to our website to register: http://www.hmhbga.org
Class Dates and Times:
Monday, Oct 4th, 2010 - Class I
Monday, Nov 1st, 2010 - Class II
Monday, Dec 6th, 2010 - Class III
Monday, Jan 10th, 2011 - Class IV
Monday, Jan 31st, 2011 - Class V
Monday, Feb 21st, 2011 Class VI
8:30-5:30 each day
Instructor: Dixie Whetsell, MS, IBCLC
Email: dixie.whetsell@pcc.edu
www.pcc.edu/lactation
Comprehensive breastfeeding management training
Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job
Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success
Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more
How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding
Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success
Confidence building knowledge and skills
BREASTFEEDING: A CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS is designed for use by those who care for mothers and their babies from conception through the first year of life. This includes physicians, lactation consultants, hospital nurses, clinic nurses, public health nurses, WIC counselors and dieticians.
This efficient and effective guided self-study program:
* Provides health care providers with current, concise, accurate, evidence-based information without leaving home.
* Grants continuing education credits.
2010 State Breastfeeding Conference
From Co-Sleeping the Baby That Won't Latch-Hot Topics in Breastfeeding
Keynote Speaker: Diane Wiessinger, MS IBCLC
See Brochure below.
Class Dates and Times:
Monday, Oct 4th, 2010 - Class I
Monday, Nov 1st, 2010 - Class II
Monday, Dec 6th, 2010 - Class III
Monday, Jan 10th, 2011 - Class IV
Monday, Jan 31st, 2011 - Class V
Monday, Feb 21st, 2011 Class VI
8:30-5:30 each day
Instructor: Dixie Whetsell, MS, IBCLC
Email: dixie.whetsell@pcc.edu
www.pcc.edu/lactation
Comprehensive breastfeeding management training
Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job
Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success
Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more
How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding
Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success
Confidence building knowledge and skills
Class Dates and Times:
Monday, Oct 4th, 2010 - Class I
Monday, Nov 1st, 2010 - Class II
Monday, Dec 6th, 2010 - Class III
Monday, Jan 10th, 2011 - Class IV
Monday, Jan 31st, 2011 - Class V
Monday, Feb 21st, 2011 Class VI
8:30-5:30 each day
Instructor: Dixie Whetsell, MS, IBCLC
Email: dixie.whetsell@pcc.edu
www.pcc.edu/lactation
Comprehensive breastfeeding management training
Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job
Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success
Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more
How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding
Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success
Confidence building knowledge and skills
Featured Guests
Mary Ann Cahill
Michelle A. Angeletti, MSW, PhD
David Berger, M.D., FAAP
Kendall Cox, BA, IBCLC, RAC
Hilary Flower—Hilary
Cynthia Gentry
Martin Keane, A.P., C.C.H
Evelyn Ojeda-Fox—Evelyn
Karen Strange
Rebecca Thompson, M.S.
Cindy Wallace
Jill Welch
Diana West, BA, IBCLC
Please view PDF or visit site for more information.
La Leche League is proud to announce the 2010 Continuing Education and Area Conference speaker: Dr. Kathleen Kendall-Tackett
1. Discuss worksite barriers for breastfeeding
2. Describe approaches to successful breastfeeding by employed breastfeeding mothers
3. Discuss barriers to exclusive breastfeeding
4. Describe approaches to improve breastfeeding rates
5. Discuss pertiment physical and developmental alterations in near term infants and mothers relative to establishing and maintaining breastfeeding
6. Describe care plans for near term infant
7. Discuss advocacy projects and programs
8. Describe making changes in work setting to advocate breastfeeding.
Special Guest Speakers:
Linda J. Smith, BSE, FACCE, IBCLC, FILCA
Diane Wiessinger, MS, IBCLC
Julie Mennella, PhD
Deborah McCarter-Spaulding, PhD, RN, WHNP-BC, IBCLC
Bonnie Harris MSEd
Naomi Aldort PhD
Patty Wipfler Dir HIH
Penny Simkin
Isabella Knox, MD, EdM
James Taylor, MD, MPH
Jay Fathi, MD
Special Features:
Family Storyteller Dr. Margaret Read MacDonald
Recess Monkey Kid's Band
Continuing Education
Continuing Education Ethics Session
Family Interactive Sessions
New Leader Recognition Ceremony
Leader Open House
Professional Photographer Portrait Playtime
Class Dates and Times:
Monday, Oct 4th, 2010 - Class I
Monday, Nov 1st, 2010 - Class II
Monday, Dec 6th, 2010 - Class III
Monday, Jan 10th, 2011 - Class IV
Monday, Jan 31st, 2011 - Class V
Monday, Feb 21st, 2011 Class VI
8:30-5:30 each day
Instructor: Dixie Whetsell, MS, IBCLC
Email: dixie.whetsell@pcc.edu
www.pcc.edu/lactation
Featured Guests
Mary Ann Cahill
Michelle A. Angeletti, MSW, PhD
David Berger, M.D., FAAP
Kendall Cox, BA, IBCLC, RAC
Hilary Flower—Hilary
Cynthia Gentry
Martin Keane, A.P., C.C.H
Evelyn Ojeda-Fox—Evelyn
Karen Strange
Rebecca Thompson, M.S.
Cindy Wallace
Jill Welch
Diana West, BA, IBCLC
Please view PDF or visit site for more information.
Special Guest Speakers:
Linda J. Smith, BSE, FACCE, IBCLC, FILCA
Diane Wiessinger, MS, IBCLC
Julie Mennella, PhD
Deborah McCarter-Spaulding, PhD, RN, WHNP-BC, IBCLC
Bonnie Harris MSEd
Naomi Aldort PhD
Patty Wipfler Dir HIH
Penny Simkin
Isabella Knox, MD, EdM
James Taylor, MD, MPH
Jay Fathi, MD
Special Features:
Family Storyteller Dr. Margaret Read MacDonald
Recess Monkey Kid's Band
Continuing Education
Continuing Education Ethics Session
Family Interactive Sessions
New Leader Recognition Ceremony
Leader Open House
Professional Photographer Portrait Playtime
Class Dates and Times:
Monday, Oct 4th, 2010 - Class I
Monday, Nov 1st, 2010 - Class II
Monday, Dec 6th, 2010 - Class III
Monday, Jan 10th, 2011 - Class IV
Monday, Jan 31st, 2011 - Class V
Monday, Feb 21st, 2011 Class VI
8:30-5:30 each day
Instructor: Dixie Whetsell, MS, IBCLC
Email: dixie.whetsell@pcc.edu
www.pcc.edu/lactation
Featured Guests
Mary Ann Cahill
Michelle A. Angeletti, MSW, PhD
David Berger, M.D., FAAP
Kendall Cox, BA, IBCLC, RAC
Hilary Flower—Hilary
Cynthia Gentry
Martin Keane, A.P., C.C.H
Evelyn Ojeda-Fox—Evelyn
Karen Strange
Rebecca Thompson, M.S.
Cindy Wallace
Jill Welch
Diana West, BA, IBCLC
Please view PDF or visit site for more information.
Special Guest Speakers:
Linda J. Smith, BSE, FACCE, IBCLC, FILCA
Diane Wiessinger, MS, IBCLC
Julie Mennella, PhD
Deborah McCarter-Spaulding, PhD, RN, WHNP-BC, IBCLC
Bonnie Harris MSEd
Naomi Aldort PhD
Patty Wipfler Dir HIH
Penny Simkin
Isabella Knox, MD, EdM
James Taylor, MD, MPH
Jay Fathi, MD
Special Features:
Family Storyteller Dr. Margaret Read MacDonald
Recess Monkey Kid's Band
Continuing Education
Continuing Education Ethics Session
Family Interactive Sessions
New Leader Recognition Ceremony
Leader Open House
Professional Photographer Portrait Playtime
For the first time WABA is organising an expanded GBPM that is open to participation of the wider network allowing for greater networking among participants and the Core Partner organisations – ABM, IBFAN, ILCA, LLLI and Wellstart International. In line with the 20th anniversary of the Innocenti Declaration, the event will open with a celebration of 20 years of action and achievements around the Innocenti as well as reviewing the gaps and areas still needing attention and a strategic response.
Check website for updated details.
Class Dates and Times:
Monday, Oct 4th, 2010 - Class I
Monday, Nov 1st, 2010 - Class II
Monday, Dec 6th, 2010 - Class III
Monday, Jan 10th, 2011 - Class IV
Monday, Jan 31st, 2011 - Class V
Monday, Feb 21st, 2011 Class VI
8:30-5:30 each day
Instructor: Dixie Whetsell, MS, IBCLC
Email: dixie.whetsell@pcc.edu
www.pcc.edu/lactation
For the first time WABA is organising an expanded GBPM that is open to participation of the wider network allowing for greater networking among participants and the Core Partner organisations – ABM, IBFAN, ILCA, LLLI and Wellstart International. In line with the 20th anniversary of the Innocenti Declaration, the event will open with a celebration of 20 years of action and achievements around the Innocenti as well as reviewing the gaps and areas still needing attention and a strategic response.
Comprehensive breastfeeding management training
Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job
Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success
Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more
How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding
Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success
Confidence building knowledge and skills
Comprehensive breastfeeding management training
Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job
Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success
Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more
How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding
Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success
Confidence building knowledge and skills
Cosponsored by the Massachusetts Breastfeeding Coalition with the Massachusetts chapter of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Morning session
8:30 – 8:45 Introduction with breastfeeding cost analysis update
Melissa Bartick, MD, MS, speaking about her paper currently in press in Pediatrics
8:45 – 9:45 Breastfeeding and Maternal Health — Heart Disease, Diabetes, and More
Alison Stuebe, MD, MSc
9:45 – 10:00 Introduction to Breastfeeding and Government Policy
Speaker TBA
10:00 – 10:15 Break
Target Audience
Any RN or LPN:
-working with lactating women
-interested in obtaining accurate, current information about lactation management
-who wants to become a Certified Breastfeeding Counselor (CBC)
-preparing to become a board certified lactation consultant
Certification Requirements
-Must be a RN or LPN
-Complete written assignment (2 one-page essays are assigned at registration)
-Attend 2 day PCE course
-Pass certification examination based on the information covered in the course
This 2 day certification program will cover pertinent topics such as:
Class Dates and Times:
Monday, Oct 4th, 2010 - Class I
Monday, Nov 1st, 2010 - Class II
Monday, Dec 6th, 2010 - Class III
Monday, Jan 10th, 2011 - Class IV
Monday, Jan 31st, 2011 - Class V
Monday, Feb 21st, 2011 Class VI
8:30-5:30 each day
Instructor: Dixie Whetsell, MS, IBCLC
Email: dixie.whetsell@pcc.edu
www.pcc.edu/lactation
For the first time WABA is organising an expanded GBPM that is open to participation of the wider network allowing for greater networking among participants and the Core Partner organisations – ABM, IBFAN, ILCA, LLLI and Wellstart International. In line with the 20th anniversary of the Innocenti Declaration, the event will open with a celebration of 20 years of action and achievements around the Innocenti as well as reviewing the gaps and areas still needing attention and a strategic response.
Comprehensive breastfeeding management training
Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job
Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success
Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more
How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding
Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success
Confidence building knowledge and skills
Comprehensive breastfeeding management training
Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job
Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success
Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more
How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding
Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success
Confidence building knowledge and skills
Target Audience
Any RN or LPN:
-working with lactating women
-interested in obtaining accurate, current information about lactation management
-who wants to become a Certified Breastfeeding Counselor (CBC)
-preparing to become a board certified lactation consultant
Certification Requirements
-Must be a RN or LPN
-Complete written assignment (2 one-page essays are assigned at registration)
-Attend 2 day PCE course
-Pass certification examination based on the information covered in the course
This 2 day certification program will cover pertinent topics such as:
Preparing to become a lactation consultant? Searching for the best course to help you pass the IBLCE exam in 2011? Here's what you need! This course will fulfill the requirement for candidate training in all disciplines and areas of the IBLCE blueprint.
Come learn from internationally-known lactation expert Marie Biancuzzo, RN MS IBCLC and special guest Ann Davis, RPh IBCLC.
Class Dates and Times:
Monday, Oct 4th, 2010 - Class I
Monday, Nov 1st, 2010 - Class II
Monday, Dec 6th, 2010 - Class III
Monday, Jan 10th, 2011 - Class IV
Monday, Jan 31st, 2011 - Class V
Monday, Feb 21st, 2011 Class VI
8:30-5:30 each day
Instructor: Dixie Whetsell, MS, IBCLC
Email: dixie.whetsell@pcc.edu
www.pcc.edu/lactation
Comprehensive breastfeeding management training
Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job
Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success
Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more
How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding
Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success
Confidence building knowledge and skills
Comprehensive breastfeeding management training
Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job
Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success
Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more
How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding
Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success
Confidence building knowledge and skills
Preparing to become a lactation consultant? Searching for the best course to help you pass the IBLCE exam in 2011? Here's what you need! This course will fulfill the requirement for candidate training in all disciplines and areas of the IBLCE blueprint.
Come learn from internationally-known lactation expert Marie Biancuzzo, RN MS IBCLC and special guest Ann Davis, RPh IBCLC.
Class Dates and Times:
Monday, Oct 4th, 2010 - Class I
Monday, Nov 1st, 2010 - Class II
Monday, Dec 6th, 2010 - Class III
Monday, Jan 10th, 2011 - Class IV
Monday, Jan 31st, 2011 - Class V
Monday, Feb 21st, 2011 Class VI
8:30-5:30 each day
Instructor: Dixie Whetsell, MS, IBCLC
Email: dixie.whetsell@pcc.edu
www.pcc.edu/lactation
Comprehensive breastfeeding management training
Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job
Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success
Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more
How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding
Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success
Confidence building knowledge and skills
Comprehensive breastfeeding management training
Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job
Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success
Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more
How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding
Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success
Confidence building knowledge and skills
Preparing to become a lactation consultant? Searching for the best course to help you pass the IBLCE exam in 2011? Here's what you need! This course will fulfill the requirement for candidate training in all disciplines and areas of the IBLCE blueprint.
Come learn from internationally-known lactation expert Marie Biancuzzo, RN MS IBCLC and special guest Ann Davis, RPh IBCLC.
Conference Goals
* Realize the underlying principle of the WHO Global Strategy on Infant and Young Child feeding that “mothers and babies form an inseparable biological and social unit.”
* Develop awareness of societal and institutional practices that impact on maternal breastfeeding behaviours.
* Explore current research that supports the development of evidence-based practice.
* Mobilize the passion and enthusiasm of participants toward responsible action, within an ethical framework.
* Provide opportunities for participants and speakers to network and share.
On behalf of the European and International Lactation Consultant Association we would like to invite you to our second joint conference to be held in Basle (Switzerland) from 21.-23. October 2010 This Congress will interest all lactation consultant IBCLCs, nurses, midwives, doctors and anybodyelse who works with and supports mothers and their babies.
Class Dates and Times:
Monday, Oct 4th, 2010 - Class I
Monday, Nov 1st, 2010 - Class II
Monday, Dec 6th, 2010 - Class III
Monday, Jan 10th, 2011 - Class IV
Monday, Jan 31st, 2011 - Class V
Monday, Feb 21st, 2011 Class VI
8:30-5:30 each day
Instructor: Dixie Whetsell, MS, IBCLC
Email: dixie.whetsell@pcc.edu
www.pcc.edu/lactation
Comprehensive breastfeeding management training
Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job
Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success
Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more
How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding
Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success
Confidence building knowledge and skills
Comprehensive breastfeeding management training
Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job
Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success
Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more
How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding
Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success
Confidence building knowledge and skills
Preparing to become a lactation consultant? Searching for the best course to help you pass the IBLCE exam in 2011? Here's what you need! This course will fulfill the requirement for candidate training in all disciplines and areas of the IBLCE blueprint.
Come learn from internationally-known lactation expert Marie Biancuzzo, RN MS IBCLC and special guest Ann Davis, RPh IBCLC.
Conference Goals
* Realize the underlying principle of the WHO Global Strategy on Infant and Young Child feeding that “mothers and babies form an inseparable biological and social unit.”
* Develop awareness of societal and institutional practices that impact on maternal breastfeeding behaviours.
* Explore current research that supports the development of evidence-based practice.
* Mobilize the passion and enthusiasm of participants toward responsible action, within an ethical framework.
* Provide opportunities for participants and speakers to network and share.
On behalf of the European and International Lactation Consultant Association we would like to invite you to our second joint conference to be held in Basle (Switzerland) from 21.-23. October 2010 This Congress will interest all lactation consultant IBCLCs, nurses, midwives, doctors and anybodyelse who works with and supports mothers and their babies.
Class Dates and Times:
Monday, Oct 4th, 2010 - Class I
Monday, Nov 1st, 2010 - Class II
Monday, Dec 6th, 2010 - Class III
Monday, Jan 10th, 2011 - Class IV
Monday, Jan 31st, 2011 - Class V
Monday, Feb 21st, 2011 Class VI
8:30-5:30 each day
Instructor: Dixie Whetsell, MS, IBCLC
Email: dixie.whetsell@pcc.edu
www.pcc.edu/lactation
On behalf of the European and International Lactation Consultant Association we would like to invite you to our second joint conference to be held in Basle (Switzerland) from 21.-23. October 2010 This Congress will interest all lactation consultant IBCLCs, nurses, midwives, doctors and anybodyelse who works with and supports mothers and their babies.
Please view brochure for more information.
Speakers:
Associate Professor Katie Allen is the Principal Research Fellow, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute & practicing paediatric allergist and gastroenterologist at the RCH, Melbourne.
Monica Hogan is an IBCLC who works in private practice in Canberra. Monica is on the board of LCANZ. She has a strong interest in Tongue Tie and is part of the newly formed International Affiliation of Tongue-tie Professionals
Class Dates and Times:
Monday, Oct 4th, 2010 - Class I
Monday, Nov 1st, 2010 - Class II
Monday, Dec 6th, 2010 - Class III
Monday, Jan 10th, 2011 - Class IV
Monday, Jan 31st, 2011 - Class V
Monday, Feb 21st, 2011 Class VI
8:30-5:30 each day
Instructor: Dixie Whetsell, MS, IBCLC
Email: dixie.whetsell@pcc.edu
www.pcc.edu/lactation
Class Dates and Times:
Monday, Oct 4th, 2010 - Class I
Monday, Nov 1st, 2010 - Class II
Monday, Dec 6th, 2010 - Class III
Monday, Jan 10th, 2011 - Class IV
Monday, Jan 31st, 2011 - Class V
Monday, Feb 21st, 2011 Class VI
8:30-5:30 each day
Instructor: Dixie Whetsell, MS, IBCLC
Email: dixie.whetsell@pcc.edu
www.pcc.edu/lactation
Comprehensive breastfeeding management training
Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job
Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success
Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more
How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding
Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success
Confidence building knowledge and skills
Comprehensive breastfeeding management training
Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job
Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success
Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more
How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding
Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success
Confidence building knowledge and skills
Course Description:
If you support breastfeeding, then you recognize the need to improve breastfeeding outcomes. Join Pamela K. Murphy as she provides strategies to address the current challenges associated with the promotion, protection and support of breastfeeding. This comprehensive day will include the latest information on:
* Vitamin D and breastmilk
* Incorporating breastfeeding into prenatal care
* Impact of C-sections, epidurals, pitocin, misoprostol and magnesium on breastfeeding outcomes
* Engorgement, over-supply, clogged ducts and mastitis
Class Dates and Times:
Monday, Oct 4th, 2010 - Class I
Monday, Nov 1st, 2010 - Class II
Monday, Dec 6th, 2010 - Class III
Monday, Jan 10th, 2011 - Class IV
Monday, Jan 31st, 2011 - Class V
Monday, Feb 21st, 2011 Class VI
8:30-5:30 each day
Instructor: Dixie Whetsell, MS, IBCLC
Email: dixie.whetsell@pcc.edu
www.pcc.edu/lactation
Comprehensive breastfeeding management training
Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job
Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success
Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more
How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding
Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success
Confidence building knowledge and skills
Comprehensive breastfeeding management training
Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job
Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success
Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more
How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding
Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success
Confidence building knowledge and skills
Preparing to become a lactation consultant? Searching for the best course to help you pass the IBLCE exam in 2011? Here's what you need! This course will fulfill the requirement for candidate training in all disciplines and areas of the IBLCE blueprint.
Come learn from internationally-known lactation expert Marie Biancuzzo, RN MS IBCLC and special guest Ann Davis, RPh IBCLC.
Course Description:
If you support breastfeeding, then you recognize the need to improve breastfeeding outcomes. Join Pamela K. Murphy as she provides strategies to address the current challenges associated with the promotion, protection and support of breastfeeding. This comprehensive day will include the latest information on:
* Vitamin D and breastmilk
* Incorporating breastfeeding into prenatal care
* Impact of C-sections, epidurals, pitocin, misoprostol and magnesium on breastfeeding outcomes
* Engorgement, over-supply, clogged ducts and mastitis
La Leche League Canada presents:
Karen Kerkhoff Gromada, MSN, RN, IBCLC, FILCA and LLL Leader
Multiple Blessings, Multiple Challenges
Tuesday, October 26, 2010, 8:00-4:00 p.m.
Hellenic Meeting and Reception Centre, Ottawa, Ontario
Registration $160 (before October 5)
Application for CERPs has been submitted to IBLCE
.
A registration brochure is attached or can be downloaded from www.LLLC.ca or by contacting the National Seminar Coordinator at pat.millar@ns.sympatico.ca.
Register early to avoid disappointment!
Class Dates and Times:
Monday, Oct 4th, 2010 - Class I
Monday, Nov 1st, 2010 - Class II
Monday, Dec 6th, 2010 - Class III
Monday, Jan 10th, 2011 - Class IV
Monday, Jan 31st, 2011 - Class V
Monday, Feb 21st, 2011 Class VI
8:30-5:30 each day
Instructor: Dixie Whetsell, MS, IBCLC
Email: dixie.whetsell@pcc.edu
www.pcc.edu/lactation
Comprehensive breastfeeding management training
Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job
Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success
Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more
How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding
Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success
Confidence building knowledge and skills
Comprehensive breastfeeding management training
Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job
Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success
Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more
How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding
Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success
Confidence building knowledge and skills
Preparing to become a lactation consultant? Searching for the best course to help you pass the IBLCE exam in 2011? Here's what you need! This course will fulfill the requirement for candidate training in all disciplines and areas of the IBLCE blueprint.
Come learn from internationally-known lactation expert Marie Biancuzzo, RN MS IBCLC and special guest Ann Davis, RPh IBCLC.
Details to come..
Course Description:
If you support breastfeeding, then you recognize the need to improve breastfeeding outcomes. Join Pamela K. Murphy as she provides strategies to address the current challenges associated with the promotion, protection and support of breastfeeding. This comprehensive day will include the latest information on:
* Vitamin D and breastmilk
* Incorporating breastfeeding into prenatal care
* Impact of C-sections, epidurals, pitocin, misoprostol and magnesium on breastfeeding outcomes
* Engorgement, over-supply, clogged ducts and mastitis
Target Audience
Any RN or LPN:
-working with lactating women
-interested in obtaining accurate, current information about lactation management
-who wants to become a Certified Breastfeeding Counselor (CBC)
-preparing to become a board certified lactation consultant
Certification Requirements
-Must be a RN or LPN
-Complete written assignment (2 one-page essays are assigned at registration)
-Attend 2 day PCE course
-Pass certification examination based on the information covered in the course
This 2 day certification program will cover pertinent topics such as:
Class Dates and Times:
Monday, Oct 4th, 2010 - Class I
Monday, Nov 1st, 2010 - Class II
Monday, Dec 6th, 2010 - Class III
Monday, Jan 10th, 2011 - Class IV
Monday, Jan 31st, 2011 - Class V
Monday, Feb 21st, 2011 Class VI
8:30-5:30 each day
Instructor: Dixie Whetsell, MS, IBCLC
Email: dixie.whetsell@pcc.edu
www.pcc.edu/lactation
Comprehensive breastfeeding management training
Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job
Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success
Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more
How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding
Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success
Confidence building knowledge and skills
Comprehensive breastfeeding management training
Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job
Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success
Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more
How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding
Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success
Confidence building knowledge and skills
Preparing to become a lactation consultant? Searching for the best course to help you pass the IBLCE exam in 2011? Here's what you need! This course will fulfill the requirement for candidate training in all disciplines and areas of the IBLCE blueprint.
Come learn from internationally-known lactation expert Marie Biancuzzo, RN MS IBCLC and special guest Ann Davis, RPh IBCLC.
Details to come..
Target Audience
Any RN or LPN:
-working with lactating women
-interested in obtaining accurate, current information about lactation management
-who wants to become a Certified Breastfeeding Counselor (CBC)
-preparing to become a board certified lactation consultant
Certification Requirements
-Must be a RN or LPN
-Complete written assignment (2 one-page essays are assigned at registration)
-Attend 2 day PCE course
-Pass certification examination based on the information covered in the course
This 2 day certification program will cover pertinent topics such as:
La Leche League Canada presents:
Karen Kerkhoff Gromada, MSN, RN, IBCLC, FILCA and LLL Leader
Multiple Blessings, Multiple Challenges
Thursday, October 28, 2010, 8:00-4:00 p.m.
Brock University, St. Catherine's, Ontario
Registration $160 (before October 5)
Application for CERPs has been submitted to IBLCE
A registration brochure can be downloaded from www.LLLC.ca or by contacting the National Seminar Coordinator at pat.millar@ns.sympatico.ca.
Register early to avoid disappointment!
Class Dates and Times:
Monday, Oct 4th, 2010 - Class I
Monday, Nov 1st, 2010 - Class II
Monday, Dec 6th, 2010 - Class III
Monday, Jan 10th, 2011 - Class IV
Monday, Jan 31st, 2011 - Class V
Monday, Feb 21st, 2011 Class VI
8:30-5:30 each day
Instructor: Dixie Whetsell, MS, IBCLC
Email: dixie.whetsell@pcc.edu
www.pcc.edu/lactation
Comprehensive breastfeeding management training
Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job
Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success
Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more
How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding
Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success
Confidence building knowledge and skills
Comprehensive breastfeeding management training
Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job
Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success
Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more
How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding
Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success
Confidence building knowledge and skills
Preparing to become a lactation consultant? Searching for the best course to help you pass the IBLCE exam in 2011? Here's what you need! This course will fulfill the requirement for candidate training in all disciplines and areas of the IBLCE blueprint.
Come learn from internationally-known lactation expert Marie Biancuzzo, RN MS IBCLC and special guest Ann Davis, RPh IBCLC.
Details to come..
Class Dates and Times:
Monday, Oct 4th, 2010 - Class I
Monday, Nov 1st, 2010 - Class II
Monday, Dec 6th, 2010 - Class III
Monday, Jan 10th, 2011 - Class IV
Monday, Jan 31st, 2011 - Class V
Monday, Feb 21st, 2011 Class VI
8:30-5:30 each day
Instructor: Dixie Whetsell, MS, IBCLC
Email: dixie.whetsell@pcc.edu
www.pcc.edu/lactation
Details to come..
Class Dates and Times:
Monday, Oct 4th, 2010 - Class I
Monday, Nov 1st, 2010 - Class II
Monday, Dec 6th, 2010 - Class III
Monday, Jan 10th, 2011 - Class IV
Monday, Jan 31st, 2011 - Class V
Monday, Feb 21st, 2011 Class VI
8:30-5:30 each day
Instructor: Dixie Whetsell, MS, IBCLC
Email: dixie.whetsell@pcc.edu
www.pcc.edu/lactation
Class Dates and Times:
Monday, Oct 4th, 2010 - Class I
Monday, Nov 1st, 2010 - Class II
Monday, Dec 6th, 2010 - Class III
Monday, Jan 10th, 2011 - Class IV
Monday, Jan 31st, 2011 - Class V
Monday, Feb 21st, 2011 Class VI
8:30-5:30 each day
Instructor: Dixie Whetsell, MS, IBCLC
Email: dixie.whetsell@pcc.edu
www.pcc.edu/lactation
Comprehensive breastfeeding management training
Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job
Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success
Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more
How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding
Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success
Confidence building knowledge and skills
The Certified Lactation Specialist Course is designed for the aspiring lactation consultant or nurses, physicians, midwives, dieticians, breastfeeding assistants or others desirous of improving their knowledge base and skills in working with the breastfeeding dyad. All areas included on the IBLCE exam are addressed. The 5 day course provides the needed number of continuing education in lactation to qualify to sit for the IBLCE exam.
Day One
History of Breastfeeding: Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative
Promotion of breastfeeding, teaching classes and addressing myths
Course Description:
If you support breastfeeding, you then recognize the need to improve breastfeeding outcomes. Join Dawn M. Kersula as she provides strategies to address the current challenges of promotion, protection and support of breastfeeding. This comprehensive day will include the latest information on:
* Latch techniques: Effective teaching and assessment strategies
* Hospital practices that increase breastfeeding duration
* Increasing milk supply right from the start
* How 21st Century obstetric challenges affect the mother/baby dyad
This conference is specially designed for
Pediatricians, OBs, Lactation Consultants, Nutritionists/Dietitians, CLC's, WIC staff/ Peer Counselors and other health and lactation professionals
Sessions:
Changing the Delivery Room Culture in the Real World
- the OB as a Change Agent
Nursing - Making It Happen!
Baby's Point of View (Dangers of Just One Bottle and Practical Application)
Helping Moms Make it Work - Supply!
Confirmed Speakers
Diana West, IBCLC
Lawrence Noble, MD, IBCLC
Donna Geiss, RN
Invited OB presenter
Poster Session
FACULTY
Molly Pessl, BSN, IBCLC
Ginna Wall, MN, RN, IBCLC
Marie Witherell, RN, ICCE, IBCLC
PROGRAM
Introductions and Overview of Course
Commitment to Breastfeeding
Prenatal Breastfeeding Risk Assessment
External Anatomy of the Breast
The Wonders of Human Milk – Species Specificity
Getting Breastfeeding Started
Care That Makes Sense for Good Breastfeeding Outcomes
The Science Behind Milk Production
Positioning and Latching Babies at the Breast
Questions and Answers on Initials, Titles, Credentials, Certification Normal Patterns of Early Breastfeeding
Class Dates and Times:
Monday, Oct 4th, 2010 - Class I
Monday, Nov 1st, 2010 - Class II
Monday, Dec 6th, 2010 - Class III
Monday, Jan 10th, 2011 - Class IV
Monday, Jan 31st, 2011 - Class V
Monday, Feb 21st, 2011 Class VI
8:30-5:30 each day
Instructor: Dixie Whetsell, MS, IBCLC
Email: dixie.whetsell@pcc.edu
www.pcc.edu/lactation
Comprehensive breastfeeding management training
Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job
Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success
Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more
How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding
Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success
Confidence building knowledge and skills
The Certified Lactation Specialist Course is designed for the aspiring lactation consultant or nurses, physicians, midwives, dieticians, breastfeeding assistants or others desirous of improving their knowledge base and skills in working with the breastfeeding dyad. All areas included on the IBLCE exam are addressed. The 5 day course provides the needed number of continuing education in lactation to qualify to sit for the IBLCE exam.
Day One
History of Breastfeeding: Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative
Promotion of breastfeeding, teaching classes and addressing myths
FACULTY
Molly Pessl, BSN, IBCLC
Ginna Wall, MN, RN, IBCLC
Marie Witherell, RN, ICCE, IBCLC
PROGRAM
Introductions and Overview of Course
Commitment to Breastfeeding
Prenatal Breastfeeding Risk Assessment
External Anatomy of the Breast
The Wonders of Human Milk – Species Specificity
Getting Breastfeeding Started
Care That Makes Sense for Good Breastfeeding Outcomes
The Science Behind Milk Production
Positioning and Latching Babies at the Breast
Questions and Answers on Initials, Titles, Credentials, Certification Normal Patterns of Early Breastfeeding
Course Description:
If you support breastfeeding, you then recognize the need to improve breastfeeding outcomes. Join Dawn M. Kersula as she provides strategies to address the current challenges of promotion, protection and support of breastfeeding. This comprehensive day will include the latest information on:
* Latch techniques: Effective teaching and assessment strategies
* Hospital practices that increase breastfeeding duration
* Increasing milk supply right from the start
* How 21st Century obstetric challenges affect the mother/baby dyad
Class Dates and Times:
Monday, Oct 4th, 2010 - Class I
Monday, Nov 1st, 2010 - Class II
Monday, Dec 6th, 2010 - Class III
Monday, Jan 10th, 2011 - Class IV
Monday, Jan 31st, 2011 - Class V
Monday, Feb 21st, 2011 Class VI
8:30-5:30 each day
Instructor: Dixie Whetsell, MS, IBCLC
Email: dixie.whetsell@pcc.edu
www.pcc.edu/lactation
Comprehensive breastfeeding management training
Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job
Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success
Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more
How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding
Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success
Confidence building knowledge and skills
The Certified Lactation Specialist Course is designed for the aspiring lactation consultant or nurses, physicians, midwives, dieticians, breastfeeding assistants or others desirous of improving their knowledge base and skills in working with the breastfeeding dyad. All areas included on the IBLCE exam are addressed. The 5 day course provides the needed number of continuing education in lactation to qualify to sit for the IBLCE exam.
Day One
History of Breastfeeding: Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative
Promotion of breastfeeding, teaching classes and addressing myths
FACULTY
Molly Pessl, BSN, IBCLC
Ginna Wall, MN, RN, IBCLC
Marie Witherell, RN, ICCE, IBCLC
PROGRAM
Introductions and Overview of Course
Commitment to Breastfeeding
Prenatal Breastfeeding Risk Assessment
External Anatomy of the Breast
The Wonders of Human Milk – Species Specificity
Getting Breastfeeding Started
Care That Makes Sense for Good Breastfeeding Outcomes
The Science Behind Milk Production
Positioning and Latching Babies at the Breast
Questions and Answers on Initials, Titles, Credentials, Certification Normal Patterns of Early Breastfeeding
Course Description:
If you support breastfeeding, you then recognize the need to improve breastfeeding outcomes. Join Dawn M. Kersula as she provides strategies to address the current challenges of promotion, protection and support of breastfeeding. This comprehensive day will include the latest information on:
* Latch techniques: Effective teaching and assessment strategies
* Hospital practices that increase breastfeeding duration
* Increasing milk supply right from the start
* How 21st Century obstetric challenges affect the mother/baby dyad
Class Dates and Times:
Monday, Oct 4th, 2010 - Class I
Monday, Nov 1st, 2010 - Class II
Monday, Dec 6th, 2010 - Class III
Monday, Jan 10th, 2011 - Class IV
Monday, Jan 31st, 2011 - Class V
Monday, Feb 21st, 2011 Class VI
8:30-5:30 each day
Instructor: Dixie Whetsell, MS, IBCLC
Email: dixie.whetsell@pcc.edu
www.pcc.edu/lactation
Comprehensive breastfeeding management training
Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job
Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success
Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more
How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding
Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success
Confidence building knowledge and skills
The Certified Lactation Specialist Course is designed for the aspiring lactation consultant or nurses, physicians, midwives, dieticians, breastfeeding assistants or others desirous of improving their knowledge base and skills in working with the breastfeeding dyad. All areas included on the IBLCE exam are addressed. The 5 day course provides the needed number of continuing education in lactation to qualify to sit for the IBLCE exam.
Day One
History of Breastfeeding: Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative
Promotion of breastfeeding, teaching classes and addressing myths
FACULTY
Molly Pessl, BSN, IBCLC
Ginna Wall, MN, RN, IBCLC
Marie Witherell, RN, ICCE, IBCLC
PROGRAM
Introductions and Overview of Course
Commitment to Breastfeeding
Prenatal Breastfeeding Risk Assessment
External Anatomy of the Breast
The Wonders of Human Milk – Species Specificity
Getting Breastfeeding Started
Care That Makes Sense for Good Breastfeeding Outcomes
The Science Behind Milk Production
Positioning and Latching Babies at the Breast
Questions and Answers on Initials, Titles, Credentials, Certification Normal Patterns of Early Breastfeeding
Class Dates and Times:
Monday, Oct 4th, 2010 - Class I
Monday, Nov 1st, 2010 - Class II
Monday, Dec 6th, 2010 - Class III
Monday, Jan 10th, 2011 - Class IV
Monday, Jan 31st, 2011 - Class V
Monday, Feb 21st, 2011 Class VI
8:30-5:30 each day
Instructor: Dixie Whetsell, MS, IBCLC
Email: dixie.whetsell@pcc.edu
www.pcc.edu/lactation
Comprehensive breastfeeding management training
Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job
Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success
Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more
How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding
Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success
Confidence building knowledge and skills
The Certified Lactation Specialist Course is designed for the aspiring lactation consultant or nurses, physicians, midwives, dieticians, breastfeeding assistants or others desirous of improving their knowledge base and skills in working with the breastfeeding dyad. All areas included on the IBLCE exam are addressed. The 5 day course provides the needed number of continuing education in lactation to qualify to sit for the IBLCE exam.
Day One
History of Breastfeeding: Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative
Promotion of breastfeeding, teaching classes and addressing myths
FACULTY
Molly Pessl, BSN, IBCLC
Ginna Wall, MN, RN, IBCLC
Marie Witherell, RN, ICCE, IBCLC
PROGRAM
Introductions and Overview of Course
Commitment to Breastfeeding
Prenatal Breastfeeding Risk Assessment
External Anatomy of the Breast
The Wonders of Human Milk – Species Specificity
Getting Breastfeeding Started
Care That Makes Sense for Good Breastfeeding Outcomes
The Science Behind Milk Production
Positioning and Latching Babies at the Breast
Questions and Answers on Initials, Titles, Credentials, Certification Normal Patterns of Early Breastfeeding
November 5 2010: Kittie Frantz and Liz Brooks
More details coming soon.
Check website for updates.
Class Dates and Times:
Monday, Oct 4th, 2010 - Class I
Monday, Nov 1st, 2010 - Class II
Monday, Dec 6th, 2010 - Class III
Monday, Jan 10th, 2011 - Class IV
Monday, Jan 31st, 2011 - Class V
Monday, Feb 21st, 2011 Class VI
8:30-5:30 each day
Instructor: Dixie Whetsell, MS, IBCLC
Email: dixie.whetsell@pcc.edu
www.pcc.edu/lactation
Come to learn from experienced lactation consultants the hands-on skills needed for lactation consultant practice. A must for aspiring lactation consultants, a great way to up-grade skills for experienced lactation consultants. Earn 12.5 CERPs and Nursing Contact Hours.
Clinical Skills Workshop
• Positioning and latch-on, baby-led, mother-led
• Test Weights
• Breast exam
• Shells, shields and other devices
• Breast pumps and hand expression
• Alternative feeding methods
• Paced bottle feeding
• Suck assessment
• And lots of case studies!
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