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Forthcoming conferences, seminars and workshops in the field of breastfeeding, lactation and infant health
- Download here a full listing of upcoming conferences, seminars and workshops as at September 2010.
- The LRC produces this list 3 times per year, and welcomes additions and contributions. We endeavour to include all relevant events, and to ensure details are as accurate as possible. Contact the LRC at lrceducation@breastfeeding.asn.au for contributions or comments.
- For information on ongoing lactation courses, and online education courses see the "Guide to courses" published by IBLCE at http://iblce.edu.au/Guidetoeducation.php
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- Research - Ethics - Knowledge 2011
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A course for IBCLC education and all those interested in learning about infant feeding in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane
- Do you want to…
- Have an understanding of breast anatomy and physiology and appreciate the health implications of infant feeding decisions, both long and short term.
- Clarify your ethical position as health professionals in line with the IBLCE Code of Ethics and the WHO Code.
- Be able to access, critically analyse and apply the latest research evidence in the breastfeeding literature.
- Be aware of the principles of personal counselling and learn practical techniques to support mothers through the wide range of breastfeeding experiences.
- Be aware of and able to refer parents to community support groups for breastfeeding mothers.
- Develop networks with other health professionals who support breastfeeding in the community.
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Note changes in the IBLCE application process (new applicants must now submit all evidence of CERPs with the exam application. Those recertifying with CERPs are required to submit evidence by 31 October at the latest - for full details please refer to www.iblce.edu.au)
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The course will be offered in a 12-week block commencing 6 April - 22 June 2011. Units can be undertaken individually or as a block. An Early Bird Offer is available for block bookings before 28 February 2011.
Topics covered include:
- Basic anatomy and physiology
- Milk supply; Feeding the older child; Tandem feeding
- Nipple and breast problems
- Immunology for beginners
- Drugs and breastfeeding
- WHO Code
- LC in private practice
- Infant allergies
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- Ethics & the LC
- Research issues & interpretation
- Health consequences of not breastfeeding
- Viral transmission & breastmilk banking
- Solid foods for babies - why, what, when
- Counselling the breastfeeding mother
- Feeding sick babies
- Baby Friendly Health Initiative Exam hints
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The course will run for two hours (evening 7 - 9 p.m. ) on each Wednesday of the dates above in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Extension reading will be provided. Attend the whole course or individual sessions.
Brochures and registration forms will be available mid January. In the meantime, please register your interest by emailing us.
Enquiries: lrceducation@breastfeeding.asn.au with Melbourne REK, Sydney REK or Brisbane REK as the subject or call 03 9805 5510 and leave your name, address and telephone details.
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- Australian Breastfeeding Association Seminar Series – CDs now available
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If you missed out on attending the seminars, the CDs (containing written presentations and notes) are now available for $10 from Mothers Direct mothersdirect.com.au
- Breastfeeding : A Work of Heart - 2008 This travelling seminar series was held across Australia in March and April 2008. Speakers included Kathleen Kendall Tackett (author of Depression in New Mothers and The Hidden Feelings of Motherhood), Diana West (author of Making More Milk: A Nursing Mother’s Guide To Milk Supply), Barbara Wilson Clay and Kay Hoover (authors of The Breastfeeding Atlas), and Gill Rapley (author of Babyled weaning - a new approach to introducing solids).
- Breastfeeding Support Everyone Wins - 2009 This seminar series was held in March 2009. Speakers included Dr Michael Abou Dakn, Dr Dennis Spangler, Amy Spangler, Dr Donna Geddes, Dr Nancy E Wight (author of Best Medicine: Human Milk in the NICU) and Randa Saadeh.
- For listing of titles on each CD see relevant entry at mothersdirect.com.au
- An Introduction to Counselling the Breastfeeding Mother Workshop
- The aim of the workshop is to assist you as a health professional in developing your interactions around breastfeeding with mothers and their families.
Workshops can also be held in your area and tailored to your needs - please contact the LRC for more information.
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