Contact Breastfeeding Task Force of Greater Los Angeles for event and ticket information.
Friday, August 07, 2009 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (PT)
Featured Speakers:
Lawrence M. Gartner, MD
Christine Gibson, RN, PHN, CLE
Karin Mitchell, MA, CCC-SLP
Kathy Ramirez, OTR/L, PAM, SWC
Program Description
This one day seminar will help participants to improve their knowledge about current topics in the lactation community. More than 60% of normal, full-term newborns have some degree of jaundice. Understand the relationship between breastfeeding and jaundice and prevent premature weaning. Disaster preparedness covers all areas of our lives, learn how breastfeeding needs to be a priority to keep our children safe in times of crisis. Was breastfeeding included in your medical curriculum? How curious … what are ten things we need to know, but were not taught? We’ll round it out with addressing newborns that need a little help getting their coordination and sensitivities in line with successful breastfeeding.
Objectives
Following the didactic presentations, participants will be able to:
Faculty
Lawrence M. Gartner, MD
Professor Emeritus, Departments of Pediatrics and Obstetrics/Gynecology at The University of Chicago and Former Chair of the Executive Committee of the Section on Breastfeeding of the American Academy of Pediatrics
Christine Gibson, RN, PHN, CLE
LA Department of Public Health and Board Member of the Breastfeeding Task Force of Greater Los Angeles.
Karin Mitchell, MA, CCC-SLP
Kathy Ramirez, OTR/L, PAM, SWC
Children’s Hospital of Orange County
9:00 Registration
9:30 10 Things About Breastfeeding They Didn’t Teach You in School
10:45 Break
11:00 Breastfeeding: A Vital Emergency Response. Are You Ready?
12:15 Lunch
1:15 Breastfeeding and Jaundice
2:30 Break
2:45 Techniques for Enhancing Breastfeeding in Special Needs Babies
4:00 Adjourn
Registration Fees
Registration fee includes: continental breakfast, lunch, syllabus, and continuing education credit.
Up to and including July 30 $90
On or after July 31/at the door: $100
Location & Parking
USC Master of Public Health Program, Keck School of Medicine of USC, Building A-5 Auditorium, Alhambra. Please park in the Visitors lot. The entrance with cashier booth is location at “1000 S. Fremont Avenue”. The hourly parking rate is $1.00 per hour and the maximum daily rate is $3.00. The MPH Program is located in the brick building just north of the Fremont Gate in Building A-5 five doors up from The Alhambra Security Office (located under the green awning). You will see a sign that reads, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California outside the entrance. Enter through the glass doors, follow signage.
Participant Confirmation
Confirmation by e-mail will be sent to participants providing an e-mail address only. No other confirmation will be sent.
Cancellation Policy
Written cancellations received one week prior to event date will be granted with a $5 fee. No refunds after this date.
Continuing Education Units
CEU, CPE, CHES and CERP credits will be offered at no additional charge.
Nurses: The Community Perinatal Network is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing. This course offers 6 contact hours of continuing education. CPN's provider number is CEP 14797. Licensee must maintain certificate for a period of four years.
Lactation Consultants: The Breastfeeding Task Force of Greater Los Angeles is an approved provider by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners. This course offers 5 L CERPs. CERP application will be submitted.
CHES: The National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. designates Los Angeles Department of Public Health, Health Education Administration (LACDPH/HEA) as a provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education (Provider number MEP 2460). Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) may receive up to 5 Category | CECH for this event.
Registered Dietitians maintain a copy of the agenda and certificate for CPEs for their Professional Development Portfolio.
Target Audience
Physicians, Registered Nurses, Dietitians, Nutritionists, Occupational Therapists, CPHWs, Lactation Consultants, Lactation Educators, La Leche League Leaders, Health Educators, Case Managers, Home Visitors, Doulas, Breastfeeding Peer Counselors and others interested in supporting families in the initiation and maintenance of breastfeeding.
Co-sponsored by
USC Master of Public Health Program-Keck School of Medicine of USC, Community Perinatal Network, PHFE, NEVHC & SLAHP WIC Programs
Information / Questions
(213) 596-5776
The Breastfeeding Task Force of Greater Los Angeles is dedicated to improving the health and well being of infants and families through education, outreach, and advocacy to promote and support breastfeeding. Babies in arms are welcome at all Task Force events.
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