Course
Breastfeeding 101
Contact Hours Awarded: 1
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Course Overview
Author: Karson Carter BSN, RN, CPN
Breastfeeding is a personal choice and can be confusing for new moms. Nurses can provide unbiased education and resources to new moms to support them in their choice. This course is for nurses that care for new moms or nurses that are interested in learning more about breastfeeding for their personal lives. This course serves to provide information regarding the ins and outs of breastfeeding.
Course Outline
- Introduction
- What are the benefits of breastfeeding?
- Components of Breastmilk
- Common myths of breastfeeding
- Latching on
- Breastfeeding holds
- Challenges and Complications
- Pumping and Storing Milk
- Weaning
- Parent Education Tips
- Breastfeeding Resources and Support Groups
- Conclusion
Accreditation Statement
Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
In this course, we will discuss Breastfeeding 101. It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards 1 contact hours of continuing education.
Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:
- Describe the benefits of breastfeeding for the mother and for the infant.
- Compare the different breastfeeding holds.
- Identify complications that can be associated with breastfeeding.
Target Audience
- Registered Nurses (RN)
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)
Requirement for Completion
- Enrollment in the course by the learner
- Read and learn all course materials
- Complete the course evaluation
- Attest and testify learning of the course materials
Accreditations + Approvals
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
- California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
- Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
- Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
- New York State Department of Education (IC 208)
- New York State Department of Education Child Abuse #80996
- Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships
Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
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Course Expires on: August 06, 2027
Course Offering: #231