Objective: Participants will be able to utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills in providing breastfeeding management and support.
* Because of the interactive and participatory nature of the course it is limited to 30 participants.
* Pre-requisite: Principles of Lactation Management is mandatory (no more than three years prior to this class or be an IBCLC).
Course Description: This course is designed for health professionals who counsel breastfeeding mothers, and would like to improve problem-solving skills. The emphasis is in critical thinking and the helping process. It is an intermediate level course and is activity oriented. Course content is reviewed on a regular basis by the authors in accordance with the Standards of Practice set forth by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE).
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Agenda
Lactation Management Class Agenda
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Day One
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Registration
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Assessment of the Breast
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Break
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Overcoming Breastfeeding Challenges: The first week
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Lunch
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Overcoming Breastfeeding Challenges: The first week (conclusion) |
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Break
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Overcoming Breastfeeding Challenges Occurring after the first two weeks
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Adjourn
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Day Two
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Sign In
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8:15 a.m. |
Maternal Use of Medications, Herbs, and Recreational Drugs
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Infant Assessment for Breastfeeding |
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Break |
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Oral Anatomy and How it Relates to Breastfeeding
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Lunch
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Common Concerns of the Breastfed Infant
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Break
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Infants with High Risk Anomalies for Breastfeeding
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Adjourn
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Schedule
lactation management class schedule
Jan. 12-13, 2012
CLASS CLOSED
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Houston |
West End Multi-Service Center
170 Heights Blvd.
Houston TX 77007 |
Feb. 6-7, 2012
CLASS CLOSED
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Fort Worth |
Tarrant County WIC Program
1101 S Main St
Ft Worth, TX 76104
Conference room: Snow |
| April 17-18, 2012 |
Wichita Falls |
Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health District
Clements Conference Room
1700 3rd Street
Wichita Falls, TX 76301 |
| June 7-8, 2012 |
Galveston |
Holiday Inn Resort-On the Beach
5002 Seawall Blvd.
Galveston Island, TX 77551 |
| July 18-19, 2012 |
Houston |
West End Multi-Service Center
170 Heights Blvd.
Houston TX 77007 |
| Aug. 16-17, 2012 |
Longview |
The Good Shepherd Institute of Healthy Living
Conference Room
3133 Good Shepherd Way
Longview, TX 75605 |
| Oct. 2012 |
Round Rock or
Austin |
Date and location to be determined. |
| Dec. 13-14, 2012 |
Laredo |
Laredo Medical Center
Tower B – Conference Center #1
1700 E. Saunders
Laredo, TX 78041 |
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Instructors:
Marguerite Kelly, IBCLC
Department of State Health Services
Nutrition Education/Clinic Services, Training
Janet Jones, IBCLC
Department State of Health Services
Nutrition Education/Clinic Services, Training
Continuing Education Contact Hours:
This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the Texas Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. (14.75 hours)
This activity is approved for 15.0 Category I contact hours by the Texas Dietetic Association.
14.75 L-CERPs awarded by IBLCE. Approval number: C111113052.
Continuing Education Credit
You must attend the entire course in order to receive continuing education contact hours. No partial credit will be given. Individuals missing sessions or leaving early will not be eligible for contact hours or a certificate of attendance.
Questions about Lactation Counseling and Problem Solving: Marguerite Kelly, 512.341.4589
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