This course is designed for the practicing lactation consultant and gives an a overview of breast development, stages of lactation, the hormones of lactation, breast surgeries, and stages of breast milk production. This vital information often is the key to understanding the breast mechanisms and points of intervention that may cause significant delay in milk production and glandular response. The information is the fundamentals often missing in the understanding of cause and effect in a lactation case. Additionally the information is great for prenatal education and could be incorporated into a breastfeeding class.
These courses are intended for existing International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC's) looking for Lactation Continuing Education Recognition Points (LCERP's) towards re-certification by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE).
Other Credits: 5 hours of BRN Nursing Credit. LCERPS=5
Note: Student may enroll up to one week prior to course end date. No refund one week after enrollment.
Course Number: RMED-80001
Credit: 0.00 unit(s)
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9/23/2019 - 12/14/2019
$100
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Baker, Virginia, Lactation consultant at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women and the Perinatal Health Program Coordinator for UC San Diego Extension.
"Gini" is a practicing lactation consultant at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women and the Perinatal Health program coordinator for UC San Diego Extension. She coordinates and teaches in the Lactation Specialist and Lactation Educator programs and the Lactation Consultant Certificate. Ms. Baker has over 25 years of experience in childbirth and lactation instruction and program development.
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No refunds after: 9/27/19.
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9/23/2019 - 12/14/2019
ucsdextension.blackboard.com
You will have access to your course materials on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
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1/6/2020 - 3/21/2020
$100
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Online, Web-based instruction
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No refunds after: 1/10/2020.
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1/6/2020 - 3/21/2020
ucsdextension.blackboard.com
You will have access to your course materials on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
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3/30/2020 - 6/13/2020
$100
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CLASS TYPE:
Online, Web-based instruction
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No refunds after: 4/3/2020.
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3/30/2020 - 6/13/2020
ucsdextension.blackboard.com
You will have access to your course materials on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
There are no sections of this course currently scheduled. Please contact the Healthcare & Behavioral Sciences department at 858-534-9262 or unexhealthcare@ucsd.edu for information about when this course will be offered again.