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Course Description:

This training discusses current breastfeeding rates in the US, and ways to promote increased breastfeeding rates.  Specifically, two programs will be highlighted that support women's breastfeeding goals:  Baby Friendly Hospitals, and Workplace Policies and Support, including "Babies at Work" programs.

Learning Objectives:

  • List strategies for implementing successful maternal and infant programs that will promote exclusive breastfeeding
  • Propose workplace policies that can support breastfeeding
  • Identify assets and resources available to support the implementation of a baby friendly hospital or a workplace breastfeeding policy

Target Audience:  Dietitians, Educators/ Trainers, Nurses, Physicians and Other Clinicians, Healthcare, Lactation Consultants

Duration:  60 minutes

Continuing Education Information: 1.0 CECH for CHES;  1.0 CPEU for RDs

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Mode of Delivery:
  • Online (self-paced)

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Who we are

The Western Region Public Health Training Center is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accredited Provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). The University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health is a Designated Multiple Event Provider of Continuing Education Contact Hours (CECH) for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) through the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. The Western Region Public Health Training Center is an organizational member of the True Health Initiative

Funding Statement

This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under UB6HP31687 and the Regional Public Health Training Center Program for $1,013,453. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.

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