Who Should Attend: This is a basic level course that focuses on the counseling skills needed to provide optimal breastfeeding support to clients. The course will enable attendees to strengthen their problem solving and critical thinking skills through case studies and other activities. While open to anyone, this course is best suited for WIC staff and other professionals in similar non-medical settings (i.e. Nurse Family Partnership, Early Childhood Intervention). There will be no written handouts or syllabus so you can focus on activities.
Class Details:
Monday - orientation beginning at 9am CT (lasts about 15 minutes)
Tuesday thru Thursday - class days from 9am-12pm CT
Minimum # Required: ~30
Pre-Requisite: none
Cost: No fee to attend
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Continuing Education:
Continuing education credit for multiple disciplines will be provided for this activity.
Instructors: Kristina Arrieta, MPH, IBCLC and Michelle Poole, MS, RN, IBCLC; Infant Feeding Branch, HHS Texas WIC Program
Electronic Waiting List: When class reaches capacity, an option to join the wait list by adding your email is shown. If registration has not closed and there is not a wait list option, then all spots on the wait list are full. If you sign up on the waiting list by submitting your email, then you and everyone else on the waiting list will automatically receive notification when an opening is available. This does NOT hold a spot for you. It will only notify you a spot is available. I cannot see who is on the list, just how many. Act quickly so you don't miss your opportunity. We sometimes get last minute cancellations so check back or contact me at the options below. Please add your email just once.
This class is also offered as an in-person course at least four times each calendar year for a fee if that is your learning preference.
These classes are meant for staff. If you are looking for classes intended for moms, dads, WIC clients, support persons,etc, please visit www.TexasWIC.org and click on "Classes".