Upcoming Conferences
February 16, 2012
2012 Mayo Clinic Perinatal Nursing ConferenceMayo Clinic Rochester
Conference Fee: $145.00
Conference Website: http://calendar.cne-registration.com/events/2012-perinatal-nursing-conference/
Contact Information: Mayo Continuing Nursing Education
Phone: 507-266-1007
Remarks: The 2012 Perinatal Nursing Conference offers information for nurses caring for patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings related to at-risk pregnancies. Conference highlights include nutrition issues for high-risk pregnancies, anesthesia complications of obesity, and care of pregnant women post-bariatric surgery. Updates for the sixth edition of the Neonatal Resuscitation Program will be addressed. Current clinical information is offered to assist nurses providing care for pregnant women and their families across the continuum of care. Accomplished faculty will provide insight for all nurses, novice to expert.
February 27, 2012 - March 2, 2012
Professional Education in Breastfeeding and LactationBerkeley, CA
Conference Fee: $950.00
Conference Website: SWAGconferences.org
Contact Information: SWAGconferences@aol.com
Phone: 650-751-7165
Remarks: Molly Pessl RN, IBCLC instructor
CLE program
March 8, 2012 - March 9, 2012
Wisconsin Association of Lactation Consultants annual conferenceRadison Paper Valley in Appleton, Wisconsin
Conference Fee: $185.00
Conference Website: Info@walc.net
Contact Information: sandytestin@gmail.com
Phone: 715-297-5925
Remarks: March 8 & 9, 2012
Radison Hotel, Appleton, Wi USA
2012 WALC Breastfeeding Conference
Sponsored by Wisconsin Association of Lactation Consultants
Contact: Sandy Testin
Email: stestin@walc.net
Speakers:
Nancy Mohrbacher, IBCLC, FILCA:
Helping Mothers Who Exclusively Pump
Nipple Pain and Trauma: Causes and Treatments
Transitioning to the Breast
Karen Gromada, MSN, RN, IBCLC, FILCA :
Breastfeeding Twins and Higher-Order Multiples
Breastfeeding Problem Solving: A Solution-Oriented Approach
Nancy Williams, MA, MFT, IBCLC, CCE:
Investing in the Future: Breastfeeding Support for Generations X and Y
Psychological Hazards of Bottle Feeding
Jennifer Thomas, MD, IBCLC
How Even that Little Bit of Formula Impacts the Baby
Dealing with Doctors.
March 14, 2012 - March 15, 2012
Clinical Applications: A 2-day Practice-Oriented Lactation IntensiveBerkeley, CA
Conference Fee: $345.00
Conference Website: SWAGconferences.org
Contact Information: SWAGconferences@aol.com
Phone: 650-751-7165
Remarks: This two-day practice-oriented intensive is part of a new lactation education plan from Evergreen Perinatal Education. Clinical Applications provides a summary of your didactic education and clinical experience, focusing on case studies and the critical thinking required for those who are working with infant and child feeding issues in maternal-child health. Clinical Applications can be your final step in preparation for the IBLCE exam, or it can be an opportunity for you to collaborate with other experienced clinicians and problem solve on complex case.
Instructor: Molly Pessl BSN, IBCLC
March 16, 2012 - March 17, 2012
The Surgeon General's Call to Action Number 7: Accelerating ImplementationMarriott Northwest~Dublin OH
Conference Fee: $195.00
Conference Website: www.olca.ticketleap.com
Contact Information: Tracy Waller, RN, IBCLC grizwaller96@sbcglobal.net
Remarks: Speakers include:
Dr. Ted Wymyslo– Director, ODH
Dr. Helen Ball Director of the Parent-Infant Sleep Lab at Durham University, Stockton-on-Tees, UK.
Debra Bingham, RN, DrPH, LCCE, Co-chair research advisory panel, AWHONN
Dr. Regina Benjamin, The Surgeon General of the United States– invited speaker (to be confirmed)
March 21, 2012 - March 23, 2012
The 15th Annual Breastfeeding: The Gold Standard ConferenceNew Orleans, Louisiana
Conference Website: http://www.breastfeedingthegoldstandard.org/
Contact Information: Laura Goodwin-Wright LLGWright@aol.com
Remarks: The 15th Annual Breastfeeding: The Gold Standard Conference
Wednesday - Friday, March 21-23, 2012
The Hampton Inn & Suites
1201 Convention Center Boulevard
New Orleans, Louisiana
Sponsored by:
La Leche League of Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana
The fifteenth annual “Breastfeeding: The Gold Standard” conference is an opportunity to learn about the latest evidence-based practices in the field of lactation to better serve the breastfeeding mothers and babies in your community. This outstanding conference will be held at the Hampton Inn & Suites, 1201 Convention Center Boulevard, New Orleans, Louisiana, and provides 3 days of excellent presentations.
Continuing nursing education hours will be awarded to RN’s who register, miss no more than 10% of class time and complete an evaluation form. Applications have been submitted for CHES, and OT Contact Hours, and CERPs.
RDs will be provided the conference certificate and agenda needed to report their CE hours.
In compliance with the WHO Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes,this program does not receive funding from artificial baby milk companies.
http://www.breastfeedingthegoldstandard.org/
March 23, 2012 - March 24, 2012
Annual 2-Day Lactation ConferenceBerkeley, CA
Conference Fee: $270.00
Conference Website: SWAGconferences.org
Contact Information: SWAGconferences@aol.com
Phone: 650-755-7165
Remarks: James Murphy MD, FAAP, FABM, IBCLC
Laurie Nommsen-Rivers PhD, RD, IBCLC
April 13, 2012 - April 14, 2012
Focus on Early Breastfeeding SuccessDaytona Beach, FL
Conference Website: http://flca.info/conferences.htm#florida
Remarks: $125 early bird registration for FLCA member; non-member $155. Conference is Friday evening and all day Saturday. Speakers are Joan Meek, M.D.; IBCLC, Diane Spatz, PhD, RN-BC; Katherine Shealy, MPH, IBCLC.
April 19, 2012 - April 20, 2012
Hot Topics in Human Lactation: Mind and BodyOttawa, Onatrio Canada
Conference Fee: $325.00
Conference Website: http://conference.ovlc.net/
Contact Information: sheryl@hamiltoncrew.com
Phone: 613-224-3528
Remarks: Ottawa Valley Lactation Consultants is pleased to present:
Jenny Thomas MD, MPH, IBCLC, FAAP, FABM
- Working Together; Communicating with Physicians about Breastfeeding
- Birth weight, Bilirubin and Blood Sugar: What Do the Numbers Mean for Newborn Care?
- Navigating the First Two Weeks: The Normal Newborn and Appropriate Supplementation
- The Unique Characteristics of the Late Preterm Infant
Nancy Williams MA, MFT, IBCLC, CCE
- Counseling the High Needs Mother
- When Mothering Feels Bad, the Healing Power of Breastfeeding
- Left Brain Teaching for Right Brain Experiences
- Stone Age Babies in a Techno World: The Importance of Breastfeeding in the Face of Change
Our conference will be taking place at The National Arts Centre in the heart of downtown Ottawa.
Early bird deadline is March 1, 2012. Full price is $375.00
Up to 12 L-CERPs available
May 14, 2012 - May 16, 2012
Lactation: An Advance Update and ReviewBerkeley, CA
Conference Fee: $375.00
Conference Website: SWAGconferences.org
Contact Information: SWAGconferences@aol.com
Phone: 650-755-7165
Remarks: Instructor: Molly Pessl BSN, IBCLC
You should take this course if you:
· Want to prepare to recertify for the IBLCE exam
· Need to recertify because you have let your IBCLC “lapse”
· Want to prepare to take the IBLCE exam for the first time
· Have recently completed a 3-6 day breastfeeding program before 2011 & want to update your knowledge. If the 3-6 day program was in 2011 you may still take the May 18 exam review.
· Are an IBCLC and want to earn CERPs while updating your knowledge
This course is designed for you if you meet ONE or more of the following criteria:
· Have attended a comprehensive 3-6 day program in breastfeeding education
· Have strong clinical skills in assisting breastfeeding families
· Are licensed/certified as a healthcare professional and have strong clinical skills in assisting breastfeeding families
· Have met the IBLCE exam eligibility requirements
May 14-15 covers the IBLCE exam blueprint that will provide a foundation for study and practice. May 16 will cover test taking strategies, photos and practice exams.
