Lactation Management in the 21st Century - 45 hr Basic Lactation Training

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

This six class course is designed for health care professionals who want to improve their lactation skills, or for students who want to become lactation consultants. Taking all six classes meets the basic lactation training requirement of 45 hours needed for the IBLCE Lactation Consultant exam. Students who are not licensed/registered health care professionals must have taken one semester course of anatomy/physiology, and medical terminology prior to attending this training. The topics covered in this six-day course are: Introduction to Breastfeeding, the Best Start for Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding Beyond the First Month, Assessment of Breastfeeding Challenges, Special Maternal and Pediatric Challenges. Class size is limited to 28 students. No new students will be allowed to enter the six class course after Class III unless they are currently IBCLCs. You must enroll for each class separately. Cost is $149 for each class.

Course will be held at:
Portland Community College
Central Portland Workforce Training Center
1626 SE Water Ave
Portland OR 97214
http://www.pcc.edu/about/locations/central/