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).
NOTE: This class will be comprised of small groups interacting and working through individual case studies throughout both days. Please be prepared to join in to the discussions and share your ideas with others in your assigned group. While anyone may attend, this class is more suitable for staff who teach breastfeeding classes or provide individual counseling to breastfeeding moms.
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Agenda
Lactation Management Class Agenda
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Day One
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Registration
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| 8 a.m. |
Introduction |
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Assessment of the Mother
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10 a.m. |
Break
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10:15 a.m. |
Overcoming Breastfeeding Challenges: The first week
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11:45 a.m. |
Lunch
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12:45 p.m. |
Overcoming Breastfeeding Challenges: The first week (conclusion) |
2:15 p.m. |
Break
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2:30 p.m. |
Overcoming Breastfeeding Challenges: After the first two weeks
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| 4 p.m. |
Case Study - Part 1 |
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Adjourn
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Day Two
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Sign In
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8 a.m. |
Maternal Use of Medications, Herbs, and Recreational Drugs
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Case Study - Part 2 |
| 9 a.m. |
Infant Assessment for Breastfeeding |
10 a.m. |
Break |
10:15 a.m. |
Infant Oral Anatomy and How it Relates to Breastfeeding
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Lunch
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12:30 p.m. |
Common Concerns of the Breastfed Infant
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2:15 p.m. |
Break
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2:30 p.m. |
Infants with High Risk Anomalies for Breastfeeding
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| 4 p.m. |
Case Study - Part 3 |
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Adjourn
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| 5-5:15 p.m. |
Sign out |
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Schedule
lactation management class schedule
April 3-4, 2013
(CLASS CLOSED) |
El Paso |
Department of Public Health Administration
Health Training Room
5115 El Paso Dr.
El Paso, TX 79905 |
| April 11-12, 2013 |
Dallas |
City of Dallas WIC Program
2377 N. Stemmons Freeway
4th Floor
Dallas, TX 75207 |
| July 8-9, 2013 |
Beaumont |
Lamar University
McFadden Ward Health Science Building
Room 242
950 E. Lavaca
Beaumont, TX 77705 |
| August 22-23, 2013 |
San Angelo |
City of San Angelo
McNease Convention Center
500 Rio Concho Dr
San Angelo, TX 76903 |
October 24-25, 2013
(CLASS CLOSED)
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Houston |
St. Joseph’s Hospital
George Strake Bldg.
9th Floor Auditorium
1919 LaBranch
Houston, TX 77002 |
| December 5-6, 2013 |
Harlingen |
Valley Baptist Medical Center
Woodward Conference Center
2101 Pease St.
Harlingen, TX 78550 |
| January 15-16, 2014 |
Edinburg |
Women’s Hospital at Renaissance
Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance Paseo del Prado
5502 S. McColl Rd.
Edinburg, TX 78539
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Instructors:
Marguerite Kelly, IBCLC
Department of State Health Services
Nutrition Education/Clinic Services
Janet Jones, IBCLC
Department State of Health Services
Nutrition Education/Clinic Services
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 Level I Continuing Professional Education hours by the Texas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
14.75 L-CERPs allocated by IBLCE. 14.75 instructional hours in topics on the IBLCE Exam Blueprint. IBLCE Approval Number C1331780.
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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