Use of Human Milk and Breastfeeding Education for the NICU Nurse


Date & Location
Tuesday, May 14, 2019, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Roberts Center for Pediatric Research, Philadelphia, PA

Target Audience
Nursing - Advanced Practice, Neonatology, Nursing, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Overview
This one-day course will provide neonatal nurses with evidence-based nursing knowledge and application skills regarding research on human milk and breastfeeding for vulnerable infants.
Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:
  1. Identify the current recommendations on breastfeeding and international and national initiatives
  2. Understand the concept of informed decision-making and sharing the science of human milk with families.
  3. Identify culture and family influence on breastfeeding
  4. Understand the anatomy and physiology of lactation to ensure initiation and maintenance of milk supply.
  5. Articulate principles of human milk management and implementation of a Human Milk Management Center to optimize human milk feedings
  6. Describe the process of transition from tube feeding of human milk to at-breast feeding.

Registration

General Information

The conference will be held on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, in the Roberts Center for Pediatric Research, 2716 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146. The registration fee of $75 includes continental breakfast, breaks, lunch, parking and syllabus materials.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia reserves the right to cancel or postpone any course due to any unforeseen circumstances. In the event of cancellation or postponement, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia will refund any registration fees, less a $20 service charge, but is not responsible for any related costs, charges or expenses to participants, including cancellation charges assessed by airlines or travel agencies. In order to process refunds for course withdrawals, cancellation must be received in writing by Tuesday, May 7, 2019. No refunds will be issued thereafter.

Services for people with Disabilities

If special arrangements are required for an individual with a disability to attend this meeting, please call the Continuing Medical Education Department at 215-590-5263.


Accreditation

Continuing Nursing Education Approved Provider Statement

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This nursing activity has been approved for 7.0 credit hours for the full-day program.