Breastfeeding Management and Breastfeeding the Compromised Infant are offered online to take at your own pace. No pre-requisites and no cost.
- Texas WIC employees must take the classes on the Texas WIC Training site.
- Non-WIC employees must take the classes on our site for WIC Partners.
- If you have questions or problems, email WICPartnerTraining@hhs.texas.gov
We are developing more classes for our learning management systems (LMS) so please check back periodically.
The Texas WIC Program collaborates with the Texas Association of Local WIC Directors (TALWD) to provide current, evidence-based lactation education to ensure consistent, accurate information across all levels of health care professionals. Facilities interested in hosting must complete an application in advance.
Based on feedback from attendees, we developed new classes with minimal lecture time and more interaction throughout the day. These new classes were launched in the Summer of 2019. The Principles of Lactation Management (POLM) and Lactation Counseling and Problem Solving (LCAPS) classes will no longer be offered.
Available courses:
- Lactation Principles (LP) is a one day course addressing the fundamentals of breastfeeding, baby behavior and counseling which utilizes various case studies and activities to enhance information presented.
- Advanced Lactation Management (ALM) is a two-day course addressing advanced breastfeeding concerns. Knowledge gained during lectures will prompt participants to apply critical thinking and problem solving skills to case studies and various skill-based activities.
Both of these classes are also available virtually spread out over the course of several days. Contact WIC.CECoordinator@hhs.texas.gov for more information.
Lactation Principles
This one-day course addresses the fundamentals of breastfeeding with lecture lasting 30-60 minutes followed by case studies, interactive demonstrations and discussions to reinforce material. No pre-requisite to attend. Registration deadline 10 days prior. Taught by State WIC Staff.
Program Content:
- Benefits & Promotion
- Counseling
- Latch & Milk Making
- Baby Behavior
- Common Concerns
Continuing Education Credit:
You must attend the entire course and complete an evaluation in order to receive continuing education contact hours. No partial credit will be given. Individuals missing any portion of the day, arriving late, or leaving early will not be eligible for contact hours or a certificate of attendance.
Continuing education credit/contact hours for this event are provided by The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service and include the following (in bold):
Continuing Medical Education:
The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service is accredited by the Texas Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service designates this live event for a maximum of 7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nursing Continuing Professional Development:
The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service has awarded 7.25 contact hour(s) of nursing continuing professional development.
Certified Health Education Specialist:
Sponsored by The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service, a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES®) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES®) to receive up to 7.25 total Category I contact education contact hours.
Social Workers:
The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service, the continuing education provider, ensures that the education provided is directly related to the practice of social work; and that the individual(s) presenting the information have the necessary experience and knowledge in the topic(s) presented. The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service has awarded 7.25 hour(s) of credit.
Certificate of Attendance:
The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service has designated 7.25 hour(s) for attendance.
This activity has been approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, the credentialing agency for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, for 7.25 Level I CPEUs. Performance Indicators: 4.1.3; 4.2.7; 9.6.1; 12.1.1. Activity Number: 172057
7.25 L CERPs recognised by IBLCE
7.25 instructional hours in topics on the IBLCE Detailed Content Outline
IBLCE CERPs Recognition Number: LTP Number CLT113-15
The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service has awarded 7.25 contact hours of Continuing Nursing Education.
Advanced Lactation Management
This two-day course addresses advanced breastfeeding concerns. Knowledge gained during lectures will prompt participants to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to case studies and various skill-based activities.
Lecture lasting 30-60 minutes followed by case studies, interactive demonstrations and discussions to reinforce material.
Registration deadline 10 days prior. Taught by a joint effort of State WIC Staff, Physicians, and Professors.
Pre-requisite: Lactation Principles (in person or virtually) no more than 3 years prior. Taking Breastfeeding Management and/or Breastfeeding the Compromised Infant classes do NOT substitute for the pre-requisite class.
Program Content
- Maternal Issues
- Lactation Equipment
- Infant Issues
- NICU Lactation Counseling
- Nutrition and Breastfeeding
- Advanced Breastfeeding Counseling
Continuing Education Credit
You must attend the entire course and complete an evaluation in order to receive continuing education contact hours. No partial credit will be given. Individuals missing any portion of either day, arriving late, or leaving early will not be eligible for contact hours or a certificate of attendance.
Continuing education credit/contact hours for this event are provided by The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service and include the following (in bold):
Continuing Medical Education:
The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service is accredited by the Texas Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service designates this live event for a maximum of 13.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nursing Continuing Professional Development:
The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service has awarded 13.50 contact hour(s) of nursing continuing professional development.
Certified Health Education Specialists:
Sponsored by The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service, a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES®) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES®) to receive up to 13.50 total Category I contact education contact hours. Maximum advanced-level continuing education contact hours available are 13.50.
Social Workers:
The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service, the continuing education provider, ensures that the education provided is directly related to the practice of social work; and that the individual(s) presenting the information have the necessary experience and knowledge in the topic(s) presented. The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service has awarded 13.50 hour(s) of credit.
Certificate of Attendance:
The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service has designated 13.50 hour(s) for attendance.
This activity has been approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, the credentialing agency for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, for 13.75 Level I, 2 CPEUs. Performance Indicators: 4.1.1, 9.6.1, 9.6.5, 12.1.3. Activity Number: 173005
13.5 L CERPs recognised by IBLCE
13.5 instructional hours in topics on the IBLCE Detailed Content Outline
IBLCE CERPs Recognition Number: LTP Number CLT113-15
Refund Policy:
Requests for refunds must be made at least 7 days in advance in writing. No refunds or transfers will be allowed for no shows.
Questions
Please email TALWD.organizer@gmail.com for general questions regarding registration or payment. Please allow time for a response.
For questions regarding eligibility to attend a course, continuing education credits, or class content, please email the CE coordinator at WIC.CECoordinator@hhs.texas.gov
