Northwest AHEC
Course Number: 65516
2021 North Carolina Lactation Educator Training Program - Fall
Sep 1, 2021 08:00 AM EDT - Dec 7, 2021 05:00 PM EST
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Northwest AHEC Online and Blended Learning
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Event Description: This course focuses on skills needed for providing basic breastfeeding management and support - including prenatal and postpartum counseling and management of common concerns and clinical problems. The training includes five days of didactic instruction, two days of clinical rotations in hospital and public health settings, and an independent study assignment.
NOTE: Subject to COVID status as of fall 2021, this event will be live webinar on the following dates: Sept 1 & 2, Oct 6 & 7, and Dec 6 & 7.
Objectives
Discuss factors that contribute to the breastfeeding decision.
Explain the importance of optimal positioning and latch-on.
Identify common considerations and causes of issues with milk supply.
Describe hospital policies which contribute to successful breastfeeding.
Available Credits
Audience
Healthcare professionals, physicians, midwives, health educators, nurses, nutritionists, and others who provide care to mothers and infants in any healthcare setting are encouraged to participate.
Speakers
Georganna Cogburn, MS, RD, LDN, IBCLC, RLC
Lauri P Cox, MSN, IBCLC
Karen L Horner, BSN, RN, IBCLC
Shelley Kreiter, MD
Maryanne T Perrin, PhD, MBA, RD
Chiara Phillips, MS, RD, LDN, IBCLC
Mary D Showalter, IBCLC
Paula M Sisk, PhD, RD, IBCLC
Jimmy A Stimpson, BA, IBCLC