Through our educational department, Lactation University, we provide high-quality, evidence-based lactation refresher courses. Please contact us if you would like to receive more information or to get your training on the calendar. All agendas can be adjusted to meet the needs of your staff and support your organization's goals. Match any half-day training if you prefer a entire day dedicated to breastfeeding/chestfeeding education.

​Students receive a certificate of attendance with educational hours listed, at the completion of the training. To request custom courses or education on specific topics, please email your request. [email protected]

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Counseling Emphasis

Full Day Training

The following Agenda has been created for additional education and implementing the teachings learned in the traditional three day CAPPA CLE® Course or similar lactation training. This is not part of the required CAPPA training and is not associated with the CAPPA Organization. *Schedule is a guide for the facilitator and will be adjusted as needed

Lactation Counseling and Practical Education using Participant Centered Education (PCE)

Topics

• Practicing Mindfulness when Teaching & Counseling                
• Identifying Change Talk
• Using Participant Centered Education
• When to Refer Scenarios
• Talking Points for Breastfeeding  the First Year
• Role Play with Common Concerns
• Incorporating Circle Charts in Counseling

​Objectives
At the completion of the training, participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate three ways to practice mindfulness
• List three benefits to using a Circle Chart in counseling
• Identify three conditions that must be referred to an IBCLC
• Identify three conditions that must be referred to a Health Care Provider
• Share talking points when educating a mom who has a newborn
• Share talking points when educating a mom who has a three week old
• Share talking points when educating a mom who has a six week old
• Share talking points with a mom who continues to breastfeed beyond a year

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Human Milk for Early Humans

Half Day Training (3.5 hours)

This agenda explains the unique benefits human milk provides for premature infants. We discuss special needs early babies have and how species-specific milk meets those needs. We also discus the emotions and care of families experiences caring for premature infants.
*Schedule is a guide for the facilitator and will be adjusted as needed.
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Human Milk for Early Humans
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Topics​

• Breastfeeding the Preterm and Late Preterm Infant
• The Amazing Microbiome
• Pumping and Supplementing
• Providing Emotional Support

Objectives

• At the completion of the training, participants will be able to:List 3 reasons human milk is optimal for preterm infants
  
• Explain the Microbiome
• Discus 3 ways to support families of premature infants.

Rejuvenation & Motivation

Half Day Training (3.5 hours)

The following Agenda has been created for additional training on implementing new information into classes and groups in a way that empowers and motivates. Adult learner principles and learning styles are considered in order to most effectively reach clients.  *Schedule is a guide for the facilitator and will be adjusted as needed.

Rejuvenate Classes/Groups and Empower Communities 

Topics

• Practicing Mindfulness when Teaching and Counseling
• The Importance of Breastfeeding Promotion and Education
• Out with the Old, In with the New—apps, resources and information
• Talking Points for Breastfeeding throughout the First Year
• Reaching Millennials—Updates Supported by Evidence Based Information and Research

 
Objectives
At the completion of the training, participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate 3 ways to practice mindfulness
• List 4 organizations that serve to promote breastfeeding
• Share 2 talking points when educating a mom who has a newborn
• Share 2 talking points when educating a mom who has a three-week-old
• List 3 things that are important to millennials

Motivational Interviewing

Education with Empathy

Half Day Training (3.5 hours)

The following Agenda has been created for additional training on implementing new information into classes and groups in a way that empowers and motivates. Adult learner principles and learning styles are considered in order to most effectively reach clients.  *Schedule is a guide for the facilitator and will be adjusted as needed.

When Disappointment Comes & Counseling with Compassion

Topics

• Dealing with Low Milk Supply and Supplementation
• Understanding and Supporting Those Grieving the Breastfeeding Loss
• Why Doesn’t Breastfeeding “Just Happen”?
• Evaluating Change Talk in order to Effectively Use Counseling Time
• Innovative Ways to Share Information and Simplify Breastfeeding Education
• Practicing “When to Refer” Scenarios
• Role Play with Common Concerns (Pair Share)

Objectives
At the completion of the training, participants will be able to:

• List 3 Red Flags for low milk supply
• List 4 reasons breastfeeding doesn’t “Just Happen”
• Name 3 words that signify Change Talk
• State 3 breastfeeding professionals and when to refer clients for their service

Supporting the Working Family