Area Hotels

Lactation Education Programs

Part I: Clinical Competency

Date and Time:
Friday, October 19, 2007
7:45 am to 4:30 pm
Covenant HealthCare Harrison — Andersen Conference Center
1447 North Harrison • Saginaw, Michigan
Audience:
These programs provide evidence-based practice information for health care providers working with breastfeeding families.

Topics:
Evidence-Based Breastfeeding Standards of Care
Making an Informed Choice/Benefits of Breastfeeding
Anatomy and Physiology of Lactation
Risk Factors and Correcting Common Clinical Conditions
Breast Pumps
When and How to Supplement the Breastfeeding Infant
Diet and Lifestyle Choices

Part II: Clinical Issues

Date and Time:
February 2008 — Check Back for Update
7:45 am to 2:00 pm
Covenant HealthCare Houghton — Large Conference Room 160, Lower Level

1000 Houghton • Saginaw, Michigan

Topics Typically Covered:
Diet and Lifestyle
Medications and Breastfeeding
Newborn Problems Potpourri
Clinical Scenarios
Optional Session: Breastfeeding the Preterm Infant — 1.5 contact hours
Faculty:
Susan Garpiel, RN, C, MN, IBCLC – Covenant OB Clinical Nurse Specialist
Alice Jamison, RN, BSN, IBCLC – Covenant Lacation Consultant
Susan Clark, RD, IBCLC, UCLA – Lacation Educator/Instructor, Private Lactation Consultant
Shelley Kirkbride, RN – Covenant Lactation Educator
Susan Olson, RN, IBCLC – Certified Lactation Consultant
Registration:
Registration deadline is one week prior to conference. Seating is limited – Register early! A $10 cancellation fee is applied if notice is NOT given at least one day in advance of conference date.
Part I: Covenant employees: No Charge; All others: $75/person
Part II: $50/person
Includes: Program materials and continental breakfast
For More Information: 989.583.4150


Part I
Contact Hours:

8.5

Part II

Contact Hours:

4.5
(Pending)