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Online Courses

Each session is a recording of a previous General Education Meeting. Participation in video recordings, handouts, and

an evaluation are all required to receive

1.0, 1.5 or 2.0 CERPs/CEUs

per session. 

For questions, please email courses@iebreastfeeding.org

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With Kayellen Young, IBCLC

1.5 E-CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN CEU

IBCLE CERP areas: 

Nicole Longmire, MPH, MAEd, IBCLC, PMH-C

Objectives: 

1.  Describe the ethical expectations of the IBCLC on social media regarding the WHO Code

2.  Describe the ethical expectations of the IBCLC on social media regarding the IBLCE Code of Ethics

3.  Define “code blind” and list examples of activities that would be considered “code blind” on social media

1.5 L-CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN CEU

IBCLE CERP areas: 

with Ashley Sayers, IBCLC, CLEC, CLC, IBC Ojibwe, Turtle Clan  

Objectives: 

  1. Identify nutritional + nonnutritive benefits of human milk feeding specific to CL/P infants.

  2. Demonstrate techniques to facilitate at breast/chest feeding & assess ability/transfer of at breast/chest feeding per CL/P infant.

  3. Provide relevant support to families of CL/P infants.

1.5 L-CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN CEU

IBCLE CERP areas: 

with Christine Staricka BS, IBCLC, RLC, CE, FILCA Lactation Lab

Objectives: 

1. The learner will be able to list 3 questions to ask a lactating person which will assist in determining the root cause of breast or nipple pain.
2. The learner will be able to describe 2 elements of breast and nipple pain evaluation which can assist in building short- and long-term breast and nipple pain management and resolution strategies required.
3. The learner will be able to define 3 clinical strategies
for short-term relief of breast and/or nipple pain.

1.5 L-CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN CEU

IBCLE CERP areas: 

with Anne Eglash MD, IBCLC, FABM

Objectives: 

1. Discuss early postpartum management of a breastfeeding dyad when the infant has not latched in the first 36 hours of age.

2. Discuss possible causes of failure to latch.

3. Recite ways to help a dyad with infant feeding at the breast.

1.5 R-CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN CEU

IBCLE CERP areas: Clinical Skills-Research & Education and Communication

with Elaine Hart, MD, FACOG

Objectives: 

1. Learn about Breastfeeding and Antenatal Breastmilk Expression (BABE) trial's utilizing antenatal breast milk expression impact 

2. Compare the Breastfeeding and Antenatal Breastmilk Expression (BABE) 2 trials effect of pumped verses hand expressed antenatal breast milk expression 

3. Understand the impact of utilizing medical student resources in promoting exclusive breastfeeding with the Empowering Mothers for Breastfeeding Retention & Counseling on Exclusivity (EMBRACE) trial.

1.5 R-CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN CEU

IBCLE CERP areas: Pathology and Clinical Skills

with Christine Staricka BS, IBCLC, RLC, CE, FILCA, Lactation Lab

Objectives: 

1. Identify 3 problems of lactation which are commonly reported in dyads where babies have or are suspected to have oral restrictions. 

2. Describe 2 categories of lactation problems which may be observed in these dyads. 

3. Explain 3 lactation-supportive routines and anticipatory guidance which might be recommended to a dyad in this population.

1.5 R-CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN CEU

IBCLE CERP areas: Clinical Skills

with Dr. Daniel B. Singley Ph.D., ABPP, PMH-C

Objectives: 

Be able to cite common myths about early fatherhood.

List prevalence and descriptions of paternal mood and anxiety disorders.

Describe interventions and resources to support fathers in the perinatal period.

1.5 L-CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN CEU

IBCLE CERP areas: Clinical Skills

with Cheryl Lebedevitch

Objectives: 

1) Describe the key components of current federal and state law addressing breastfeeding

2) Identify current priorities and opportunities for lactation advocacy

3)Express strategies for advancing policies that support human milk feeding

1.5 L-CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN CEU

IBCLE CERP areas: Maternal Pathology & Clinical Skills

with Katherine R. Standish MD, MS

Objectives: 

1) Understand how clinical protocols are researched and written.

2) Apply sleep physiology to breastfeeding problems.

3) Understand theory of the spectrum of inflammatory conditions of the breast.

4) And many more clinical peals from the ABM protocols!

1.5 E-CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN CEU

IBCLE CERP areas: Development & Nutrition and Pathology

with Kristin Cole Cavuto MSW LCSW IBCLC

Objectives: 

1.The learner will understand the myths and realities of fatness in the medical and social spheres.

2.The learner will understand how perinatal providers typically fail their fat clients. 3.The learner will understand how to provide care for fat clients with respect and competence.

1.5 L-CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN CEU

IBCLE CERP areas: Development & Nutrition and Pathology

with Lisa Paladino MS RN CNM IBCLC

Objectives: 

1. Define tethered oral tissues 2. Introduction to tongue tie assessment 3. Introduction to the team approach to treatment of tethered oral tissues

2. Introduction to tongue tie assessment 3. Introduction to the team approach to treatment of tethered oral tissues

3. Introduction to the team approach to treatment of tethered oral tissues

1.5 L-CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN CEU

IBCLE CERP areas: Clinical Skills 

Moderated by Lauren Stapp, RN, IBCLC

Objectives: 

Know the laws that protect the breastfeeding dyad.

List the steps to take when laws have been violated.

Listen to a mother who pursued the legal system as a result of her experience.

1.5 L-CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN CEU

IBCLE CERP areas: Pathology and Physiology & Endocrinology 

with Reka Morvay, IBCLC

Objectives: Know the different categories of food reactivity and their associated symptoms. Understand why some infants react to triggers through breast milk and how maternal health plays a role.Comprehend the various elimination diet and reintroduction strategies.

1.5 L-CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN CEU

IBCLE CERP areas: Pathology and Physiology & Endocrinology 

with Trillitye Paullin (Dr. Trill), Ph.D

Objectives: Know the different categories of food reactivity and their associated symptoms. Understand why some infants react to triggers through breast milk and how maternal health plays a role.Comprehend the various elimination diet and reintroduction strategies.

1.5 L-CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN CEU

IBCLE CERP areas: Pathology and Physiology & Endocrinology 

with Reka Morvay, IBCLC

Objectives:

1.5 L-CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN CEU

IBCLE CERP areas: Development & Nutrition, Techniques and Clinical Skills

with Christine Staricka, BS, IBCLC, RLC, FILC, The Lactation Training Lab

Objectives:

 1. Identify 3 practices to teach mothers and parents of preterm infants which reflect family-centered care.

2. Describe 3 sensory experience techniques to enhance milk expression and improve the experience of expressing milk for mothers and parents of preterm infants.

3. Name 3 ways that lactation care providers can contribute to a developmentally supportive transition from the NICU to home for preterm dyads.

1.5 L-CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN CEU

IBLCE CERP areas: Psychology, Sociology & Anthropology and Clinical Skills

with Yvonne McCombs, Lauren Stop, and Kristina Morris

Objectives:

1. A Grieving Mothers' journey-Due to the sensitive nature of those who have experienced loss or have endured the effects of someone they love who has, participants will be able to understand how to hold space for someone to share their story with. What they should/should not say, different ways to be of assistance and how to be present

2. A Grieving Mother- The understanding that we all heal and grieve in different ways and not to compare the two. Allowing Grace to grieve in your own way.

3. A Grieving Mother's healing-Learning to acknowledge mothers even if their children are not earthside. Participants will understand more of the mothers journey and how to ensure her and her baby/babies are included and the proper language is identified and used when encountering a mother who has experienced a loss.

1.5 L-CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN CEU

IBLCE CERP areas: Psychology, Sociology & Anthropology and Clinical Skills

with Trina, CLEC & Breastfeeding Specialist

Objectives:

The meaning of weaning (different stages, definition etc), What to expect (Hormonal shift, mood changes etc), How to support breastfeeding moms during the weaning process (tips, suggestions, etc)

1.5 L-CERPs/CEUs/2 BRN CEU

IBLCE CERP areas: Psychology, Sociology & Anthropology and Clinical Skills

With Kristina Morris

Objectives:

Dive deep and identify the History of our "WHY", Explain how trauma runs beyond, Describe what current day support looks like.

1.5 L-CERPs/CEUs/2 BRN CEU

IBLCE CERP areas: Clinical Skills 

With Tammy Titus, BSN, RN, IBCLC

Objectives: Overview of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative Overview of the newly released Guidelines and Evaluation Criteria-6th Edition which includes a focus on safety, equity communication, and competence. Describe the most significant changes to step 2

2 L-CERPs/CEUs/2 BRN CEU

IBLCE CERP areas: Pathology and Techniques

With Kristen Davis, IBCLC

Objectives: IBCLC Assessment, Who is the Habilitation Team, Teaching Oral Exercises

1.5 L-CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN CEU

IBLCE CERP areas: Psychology, Sociology & Anthropology and Pharmacology & Toxicology

With Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, PhD, IBCLC, FAPA

-Describe the three components of the stress response and the impact of the immune system on mothers’ mental health

-Identify the factors that contribute to inflammation in new mothers

-Describe the role of breastfeeding and standard treatments for depression in lowering inflammation and downregulating the stress response

1.5 L-CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN CEU

IBLCE CERP areas: Clinical Skills

With Julia Bourg, BSN, RN, IBCLC

Understand breastfeeding/ lactation support competencies as defined by current Baby Friendly and California Model Policy guidance. Identify effective ways to implement and validate lactation skills-based competency. Learn steps and resources that will aide in developing and implementing a sustainable hospital or organizational training plan.

1.5 L-CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN CEU

IBCLE CERP areas: Physiology & Endocrinology and Techniques 

With Christine Staricka, BS, IBCLC, CE, FILCA

The learner will be able to identify three key pieces of information needed to assess milk production in a lactating person. The learner will be able to describe three practices which support normal/optimal milk production. The learner will be able to explain two interventions which can positively impact milk production without the use of tools or devices, including appropriate referrals to other resources.

1.5 L-CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN CEU

IBLCE CERP areas: Clinical Skills

With Karolina Ochoa. She will share how she started at a local Pediatric Office and how you can do the same.

1.5 L-CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN CEU

IBLCE CERP areas: Techniques and Equipment & Technology

Examine different reasons for pumping breast-milk and how to determine the best approach to care for the pumping parent. Identify the importance of an inclusive approach and respecting parent's own goals and values

1.5 L-CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN CEU

IBCLE CERP areas: Psychology, Sociology & Anthropology and Clinical Skills

Learn about those early experiences families face that can cause challenges to the breastfeeding dyad. 

1.5 L-CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN CEU

IBLCE CERP areas: Clinical Skills and Pharmacology & Toxicology

Learn about Colostrum Harvesting and using the SMART tool for supplementation. 

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