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Finally! An easy, user-friendly, inexpensive way to earn CERPs for IBLCE recertification for lactation consultants and contact hours for nurses
Advantages of web-based learning
More convenient - do it whenever, wherever you have time
Costs less - no travel, no overnight hotel expense. Compare cost per CERP with onsite conferences.
More interesting - Our programs lead you to relevant web sites, recommend interesting reading and involve you in case studies
Move at your own pace - work at your leisure at a time that is convenient for you. No rush to finish, you are in charge!
No time lost from your job - do it on your off hours and save your vacation time for your family
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**L-CERPs are awarded by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners. Lactation Education Resources, Long-term Providershtip CLT 109-31.
Lactation Education Resources is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Virginia Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses' Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation, VNA # 09-07-1P.
Each course includes: Webcast Powerpoint Presentation One hour |
| Ethical Issues for Lactation Consultants This course satisfies the IBLCE recertification requirement for 5 E-CERPs. The course covers ethical dilemmas facing lactation consultants, the IBLCE complaint review process and ethical issues in the promotion of breastfeeding. Instructor is Marion 'Lou' Lamb RN, MS, IBCLC and Priscilla Bornmann, JD. 5 E-CERPs and 5 Nursing Contact Hours, $79.00. |
| Breastfeeding Multiples This course covers breastfeeding twins, triplets and higher order multiples. Instructor is Jane Bradshaw RN, BSN, IBCLC, RLC. 2 L-CERPs and 2 Nursing Contact Hours, $25.00 |
| Drugs and the Breastfeeding Mother This course covers the actions, indications and contraindications for breastfeeding of medications which are often used to treat illness or enhance and support health and breastfeeding. Also covered are the effects on breastfeeding and the infant of recreational drugs. Speaker is Frank J. Nice RPh, DPA, CPHP. 2 L-CERPs and 2 Nursing Contact Hourse, $25.00 |
| Herbals and Galactogogues This course covers herbal medications and herbal galactogogues, their actions and contraindications for the breastfeeding mother. Instructor is Frank J. Nice RPh, DPA, CPHP. 2 L-CERPs and 2 Nursing Contact Hours, $25.00 |
| Tongue-tie - Assessment and Treatment in Infants This in-depth course discusses the assessment and treatment of tongue-tie in infants. Instructor is the well-known expert on the subject, Alison K. Hazelbaker MA, PhD, IBCLC, CST, RCST. 4 L-CERPs and 4 Nursing Contact Hours, $49.00 |
| Classifying Infant Sucking Problems This video presents a classification system to help address and treat infant sucking problems. Instructor is Alison K. Hazelbaker MA, PhD, IBCLC, CST, RCST. 2 L-CERPs and 2 Nursing Contact Hours, $25.00 |
| The Older Nursling and Weaning This course covers breastfeeding the older child and timing and methods of weaning. The instructor is Jane Bradshaw RN, BSN, IBCLC, RLC. 2 L-CERPs and 2 Nursing Contact Hours, $25.00 |
| Documentation for the Lactation Consultant This course discusses charting, documenting and communicating in a clinical environment. Various formats of documenting consultations are presented with their accompanying forms. Instructor is Jane Bradshaw RN, BSN, IBCLC, RLC. 2 L-CERPs and 2 Nursing Contact Hours, $25.00 |
| Herbs and Breastfeeding This course provides a general overview of useful herbs, their preparation, dosage and usage particularly with regard to the breastfeeding dyad. Instructor is Rebecca Snow MS, CNS, RH (AHG). 2 L-CERPs and 2 Nursing Contact Hours, $25.00 |
| Breastfeeding the Infant with Medical Challenges This video discusses the medically challenged infant and the family particularly as relates to breastfeeding and supplementation. Included are cleft lip and palate, hypotonia, hypertonia, congenital cardiac diseases, Down syndrome and cerebral palsy. Instructor is Kathy Donovan RN, BS, IBCLC. 2 L-CERPs and 2 Nursing Contact Hours, $25.00 |
| Relactation and Induced Lactation This course covers relactation (the restimulation of lactation after cessation) and induced lactation (stimulation of lactation without a pregnancy). Includes hormonal and non-hormonal methods. Instructor is Jane Bradshaw RN, BSN, IBCLC, RLC. 2 L-CERPs and 2 Nursing Contact Hours, $25.00 |
| Clinical Skills Workshop The Clinical Skills Workshop focuses on the hands-on skills needed to work with mothers and babies. Includes full motion video presentation of clinical skills, case studies, and video lecture. Instructors are Jane Bradshaw RN, BSN, IBCLC and Vergie Hughes RN, MS,IBCLC,FILCA. 12.5 L-CERPs and 12.5 Nursing Contact Hours, $195.00. |
| Assuring Breastfeeding Success This overview course covers the elements of assisting mothers to begin breastfeeding. Recorded live at the Breast is Best conference in Dover, DE June 11, 2009. Speaker is Vergie Hughes RN, MS, IBCLC, FILCA. 2 L-CERPs and 2 Nursing Contact Hours, $25.00 |
| Breastfeeding the Late Preterm Infant Infants born between 34 and 37 weeks gestation have special needs. This course describes breastfeeding strategies for this vulnerable group. Speaker is Vergie Hughes RN, MS, IBCLC, FILCA. 2 L-CERPs and 2 Nursing Contact Hours, $25.00 |
| Evidence Based Breastfeeding This course covers the evidence base for the Healthy People 2010 goals for breastfeeding. Includes breasfeeding rates per regions and the CDC's Breastfeeding Report Card. Includes a discussion about motivation to breastfeed. Recorded live at the Breast is Best conference in Dover, DE June 11, 2009. Speaker is Vergie Hughes RN,MS, IBCLC, FILCA. 2 L-CERPs and 2 Nursing Contact Hours, $25.00 |
| Addressing Breastfeeding Problems An overview course addressing many of the common problems new breastfeeding mothers encounter including sore nipples, engorgement, second night syndrome, reflux, and maternal diseases. Recorded at the Breast is Best Conference in Dover, DE June 11, 2009. Speaker is Vergie Hughes RN, MS, IBCLC, FILCA. 2 L-CERPs and 2 Nursing Contact Hours, $25.00. This course requires the latest free Flash Player update. Get it here. |
| Solving Sucking Problems This session covers the common sucking problems, poor latch and breast refusal and includes strategies for overcoming these issues. Instructor is Jane Bradshaw RN, BSN, IBCLC, RLC. 2 L-CERPs and 2 Nursing Contact Hours, $25.00 |
| Allergies and the Breastfed Baby This comprehensive course covers allergies and sensitivities, modes of action, testing and identification. Instructor is Angela Love-Zaranka BA, IBCLC, RLC 2L-CERPs and 2 Nursing Contact Hours, $25.00 |
| Anatomy and Physiology of Breastfeeding This comprehensive course covers the anatomy, histology and development of the breast from birth through lactation and involution. The physiology of milk production and the action of hormones is discussed and breast abnormalities. Instructor is Marion 'Lou' Lamb RN, MS, IBCLC. 2 CERPs and 2 Nursing Contact Hours, $25.00 |
| Breastfeeding After Augmentation and Reduction Surgery This course discusses breast augmentation and reduction surgery, their indications, methodologies and the pros and cons of each methodology and their effects on breastfeeding. Instructor is Marion 'Lou' Lamb RN, MS, IBCLC. 2 L-CERPs and 2 Nursing Contact Hours, $25.00 |
| Breastfeeding and Maternal Infections This course covers infectiouse diseases of the mother and the effects of the disease and the treatment of the disease on the breastfeeding infant. Included are influenza, hepatitis, cytomegalovirus, herpes, mastitis, tuberculosis, hepatitis, STD's and HIV. Instructor is Barbara Dudley RN, BSN, IBCLC. 2 L-CERPs and 2 Nursing Contact Hours, $25.00 |
| Breastfeeding the Premature Infant This course discusses breastfeeding the premature baby in the NICU setting including establishing the milk supply through pumping, special techniques to feed the premature infant and preparing the baby and the parents for discharge. Instructor is Karen Rechnitzer RN, IBCLC. 2 L-CERPs and 2 Nursing Contact Hours, $25.00 |
| Breast Pumps This course covers the indications to express breastmilk, describes the various types of breastpumps and their actions, how to assist patients in choosing the correct pump for their needs and instructing them in their use. Instructor is Karen Rechnitzer RN, IBCLC. 2 L-CERPs and 2 Nursing Contact Hours, $25.00 |
| Composition of Human Milk This course is an in-depth discussion of human milk including its components and properties and their actions in the infant. Comparisons to infant formula are drawn. Instructor is Vergie Hughes RN, MS, IBCLC, FILCA. 2 L-CERPs and 2 Nursing Contact Hours, $25.00. |
| Counseling the Breastfeeding Mother This course discusses counseling skills necessary for effective lactation support. Instructor is Kathy Donovan RN, BS, IBCLC. 2 L-CERPs and 2 Nursing Contact Hours, $25.00 |
| Engorgement and Mastitis This course covers the causes and treatments of engorgement, mastitis, abcesses and galactoceles. Instructor is Barbara Dudley RN, BSN IBCLC Lactation Consultant. 2 L-CERPs and 2 Nursing Contact Hours, $25.00 |
| Impact of Culture on Breastfeeding There are many ways that culture influences breastfeeding mothers. This course discusses the effects on American women and immigrants. Includes a discussion of culturally competent care. Instructor is Vergie Hughes RN, MS, IBCLC. 2 L-CERPs and 2 Nursing Contact Hours, $25.00 |
| Infant Assessment, Growth and Development This comprehensive course covers all aspects from newborn assessment through growth and development to 18 months of the breastfeeding baby. Instructor is Dana Hanton RN, MS, CPN. 2 L-CERPs and 2 Nursing Contact Hours, $25.00 |
| Infant Oral Anatomy This comprehensive course covers the anatomy and physiology of the the infant mouth including the structures, muscles, nerves, swallowing and related problems icluding cleft palate and aspiration. Also includes barium swallow video clips. Instructor is Kelly Benson-Vogt MA, CCC/SLP. 2 L-CERPs and 2 Nursing Contact Hours, $25.00 |
| Initiating Breastfeeding: Facilitators and Barriers This course discusses the facilitators and the barriers to the initiation of breastfeeding post partum in the hospital setting. Instructor is Silvia Ochs RN, IBCLC. 2 L-CERPs and 2 Nursing Contact Hours, $25.00 |
| Interpretation of Breastfeeding Research This course provides the tools to evaluate and interpret research particularly with regard to breastfeeding and how to apply it to your practice. Instructor is Kathleen M. Buckley PhD, RN, IBCLC. She is an associate professor at the University of Maryland School of Nursing. 2 L-CERPs and 2 Nursing Contact Hours, $25.00 |
| Jaundice and the Breastfeeding Newborn This overview course gives detailed information of causes and treatments for jaundice in the breastfeeding newborn. Instructor is Barbara Dudley RN, BSN, IBCLC and lactation consultant. 2 L-CERPs and 2 Nursing Contact Hours, $25.00 |
| Legal Primer for Lactation Consultants This course covers basic legal principles regarding the creation, duration and termination of the professional patient/client relationship, general and informed consent, legal actions most likely to be brought against LC's including battery, professional negligence, breach of warranty and unauthorized practice of medicine. Also included is a discussion of professional liability insurance. Instructor is Priscilla Bornmann JD. 2 L-CERP's and 2 Nursing Contact Hours, $25.00 |
| Maternal Disease and Lactation This course is a discussion of the impact of maternal disease on breastfeeding. Includes depression, diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, multiple sclerosis, seizure disorders, thyroid disease, PCOS and rheumatic diseases. Instructor is Susan W. Hatcher RN, BSN, IBCLC. 2 L-CERPs and 2 Nursing Contact Hours, $25.00 |
| Maternal Recovery Examines the maternal recovery from childbirth, identifies normal physiological and psychological changes, common pathologies and their effect on breastfeeding. Instructor is Candice Sullivan RNC, MS and Vergie Hughes RN, MS, IBCLC, FILCA. 2 L-CERPs and 2 Nursing Contact Hours, $25.00 |
| Milk Banking This course is a comprehensive overview of donor screening, milk processing, storage and distribution of pasteurized donor breastmilk. Instructor is Vergie Hughes RN, MS, IBCLC, FILCA. 2 L-CERPs and 2 Nursing Contact Hours, $25.00 |
| Nutrition During Lactation Comprehensive discussion of nutrition for breastfeeeding mothers and nursing infants. Includes basic nutritional advice and discussion of controversial topics. Instructor is JoAnn Robinson RN, RD, LCCE, IBCLC. 2 L-CERPs and 2 Nursing Contact Hours, $25.00 |
Ethical Considerations for Lactation Consultants |
| Politics of Breastfeeding This course looks at the history of infant formula, the worldwide decline of breastfeeding including the cultural trends and five organizations active in supporting breastfeeding. Instructor is Vergie Hughes RN, MS, IBCLC, FILCA. 2 L-CERPs and 2 Nursing Contact Hours, $25.00 |
| Professional Development This course covers the growth of a novice into a competent lactation consultant including information on certification, training and developing a personal philosophy of practice. Instructors are Vergie Hughes RN, MS, IBCLC, FILCA and Silvia Ochs RN, IBCLC. 2 L-CERPs and 2 Nursing Contact Hours, $25.00 |
| Sexuality and the Breastfeeding Family This course discusses the effect of the new breastfeeding baby on the couple. Includes various methods of contraception, their indications and application. Instructor is Barbara Lawson Boston RN, BSN, NP, IBCLC. 2 L-CERPs and 2 Nursing Contact Hours, $25.00 |
| Slow Weight Gain in Breastfeeding Infants This course discusses slow weight gain and failure to thrive and their causes. Also assessment of maternal milk supply and how to increase it. Learn how to calculate appropriate supplementation if necessary. Instructor is Vergie Hughes RN, MSN, IBCLC, FILCA. 2 L-CERPs and 2 Nursing Contact Hours, $25.00 |
| Supporting the Employed Breastfeeding Mother This course discusses the special requirements of breastfeeding a baby while employed including maintaining a milk supply while separated from her baby, milk storage and the daycare environment. Instructor is Vergie Hughes RN, MS, IBCLC, FILCA. 2 L-CERPs and 2 Nursing Contact Hours, $25.00 |
Teaching So Students Learn |
Each module qualifies for CERPs and Nursing Contact Hours (**See below for details) $12.50 per credit |
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