BFI 20-Hr Course Practical Module - London - 1 February 2023

This one-day hands-on workshop supplements key information from the RNAO eLearning Breastfeeding Course through interactive, hands-on activities and discussion. Content is based on the WHO/UNICEF 20-Hour Lactation Management Course and has been adapted by the Middlesex-London Health Unit. The workshop supports best practices in the care of prenatal and postpartum women and families around infant feeding.

Facilitators:

Laura Dueck, BScN, RN, BFI Lead

Melissa Lonnee, BScN, RN, IBCLC

Objectives:

By the end of the workshop, participants will:

1. Demonstrate increased knowledge about Baby-Friendly best practices and how they support successful breastfeeding.

2. Demonstrate communication skills that support breastfeeding women’s confidence and self-efficacy.

3. Demonstrate knowledge and skills for assisting with breastfeeding initiation and the management of common breastfeeding challenges.

4. Verbalize increased knowledge about lifestyle practices that affect breastfeeding and community resources that support ongoing breastfeeding.

5. Demonstrate increased knowledge and skills about practices that support the non-breastfeeding family.

Requirements:

Participants are required to have completed the RNAO eLearning Breastfeeding Course prior to the workshop. To create an account and register, visit https://elearning.rnao.ca/. Please bring a copy of your RNAO course completion certificate to the workshop.

Notes:

• Workshop FEE covers lunch, refreshments, and course materials for the day.

• REFUNDS are available up to 7 days before the workshop begins.

• Please check your JUNK MAIL prior to the workshop as you will receive emails directly through the Eventbrite app with reminders and further instructions.