Mothers, fathers, students, health care workers, anyone with a desire to learn more about lactation and support of mothers and babies in the hospital setting.
4 Day Course highlights:
The latest research and evidence, includes basic education as well as solutions to lactation challenges of hospitalized mothers and infants.
Learn our unique proactive lactation techniques to help avoid common problems.
Expert level guest speakers.
Communication, documentation, privacy and professionalism in the hospital setting.
Interactive course with workshops, daily discussion, and real life scenarios.
Evidence based lactation talking points used to encourage and support families.
** Completion and course certificate frequently used as a springboard for an entry level lactation role in a hospital setting. **
Course Fee
$500 for 4 days in class (with homework & home study required). No charge for Rush employees (after reimbursement via LEAP funds).
* No charge for Rush employees (after reimbursement via LEAP funds).
* FREE for former RUSH NICU parents.
Course Overview
Friday, October 26th
10:00am-4:00pm
Guest speaker Paula Meier, RN, PhD, FAAN, observation of Mothers’ Milk Club
Tuesday, October 30th
10:00am-4:00pm
Guest speaker Beverly Rossman, RN, PhD
Tuesday, November 6th
10:30am-3:00pm
Guest speakers Kristie Kady, RN, IBCLC, and Judy Janes, RN, IBCLC
Friday, November 16th
9:30am-2:00pm
Final exam and Graduation, FAMILIES INVITED
Location
Rush University Medical Center
8th Floor Tower
NICU Conference Room
1630 W. Harrison
Chicago, IL 60612
Download and review all information in the following 3 links:
Return application before October 20th to reserve your space.
Please email questions to Katie McGee, RN, IBCLC: Katherine_mcgee@rush.edu