***THIS COURSE HAS EXPIRED AND IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE***

This training discusses current breastfeeding rates in the US, and ways to promote increased breastfeeding rates.  Specifically, two programs will be highlighted that support women's breastfeeding goals:  Baby Friendly Hospitals, and Workplace Policies and Support, including "Babies at Work" programs.

 

Learning Objectives:

• Evaluate strategies for implementing successful maternal and infant programs that will promote exclusive breastfeeding
• Propose workplace policies that can support breastfeeding
• Identify assets and resources available to support the implementation of a baby friendly hospital or a workplace breastfeeding policy

Target Audience:  Dietitians, Educators/ Trainers, Nurses, Physicians and Other Clinicians, Healthcare, Lactation Consultant

 

Tier(s) and Competency Domain(s):  Tier Two – Analytical/ Assessment Skills, Policy Development/ Program Planning Skills, Communication Skills, Community Dimensions of Practice Skills, Public Health Sciences Skills, Leadership and Systems Thinking Skills.

 

Duration:  ~ 35 minutes

 

Continuing Education Information:  0.5 CECH for CHES

CHES Provider number:  99036

Disclosures:  The planners, reviewers, and authors have no declared conflicts of interest

Format: Web-based Training, Self-Study

 

Created/Updated:  10/4/2016

 

Author(s):  Lindsey Dermid-Gray, MPH, CLC