20 Hour Breast/Chestfeeding Course: Foundational Concepts
Introduction
20 Hour Breast/Chestfeeding Course: Foundational Concepts is a program taught at Douglas College, Canada. Intake: October; February. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (20 hours) options.
Douglas College’s 20 Hour Breast/Chestfeeding Course: Foundational Concepts is an interactive online course on evidence-based foundational concepts in breastfeeding and lactation. Learners study the importance of breastfeeding, the anatomy and physiology involved in lactation, and breastfeeding position and latch. The course also covers breastfeeding challenges, relational practice and counselling techniques for breastfeeding vulnerable groups, and cultural and gender appropriate family-centered-care principles.
The course is primarily self-paced. Students have up to one month to complete it, with an estimated completion time of 20 hours, which can be finished in as little as two to three days.
The learning experience includes a 3-hour instructor-led live online collaborative session, a additional 3-hour live online presentation session, and 18 PowerPoint presentation modules with supplementary materials.
Students use discussion forums, activities, and quizzes, and they have continuous access to an RN instructor and an IBCLC instructor, plus email support during the month they are registered.
Upon successful completion, students receive a Recognition of Completion from the Douglas College Continuing Education Department. The course is for students seeking to enhance their understanding of the basics of lactation and to support breastfeeding families.
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission in 20 Hour Breast/Chestfeeding Course: Foundational Concepts at Douglas College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
- program specific academic requirment set by Douglas College.
- English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Douglas College as pre-requiste for admission in 20 Hour Breast/Chestfeeding Course: Foundational Concepts.
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