Upcoming Conferences
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
ONLINE Excellence in Care with the Ten StepsONLINE
Conference Website: www.BabyFriendlyeducation.org
Contact Information: Molly Pessl
Remarks: This is a 15-hour Online "Baby Friendly Hospital" education program. It provides the education cornerstone for hospitals to improve practices or pursue the designation of "Baby Friendly." Individual and institutional rates available.
This course offers: 15 L CERPs (IBCLCs only); 15 CPEs, Category II (RDs only); 18 contact hours (RNs only)
Contact EPE for flexible ways to make it happen!
April 22, 2013 - May 31, 2013
GOLD Lactation - Online Conferencewww.goldconf.com
Conference Fee: $205.00
Conference Website: www.goldconf.com
Contact Information: andrew@goldconf.com
Phone: 604-681-2153
Remarks: Since 2007, GOLD Conferences International has been offering an annual online lactation conference for health care professionals desiring further education in breastfeeding, lactation, and related issues. Bringing an incredibly high-calibre of speakers from around the world the GOLD Lactation Online Conference is unique in the fact that it is affordable and accessible to everyone with access to a computer. Our numbers of delegates have grown tremendously over the years, due the ease of use, wide variety of topics, low cost, and no need to travel. We hope you will join us in 2013 for another fabulous conference!
May 20, 2013 - May 21, 2013
Lactation Exam Review 2013Boston (Lowell) MA
Conference Fee: $399.00
Conference Website: www.breastfeedingoutlook.com
Contact Information: info@breastfeedingoutlook.com
Phone: 703-787-9894
Remarks: Prepare for the IBLCE exam with two exciting, information-packed days with
Marie Biancuzzo, internationally known speaker, author and clinical expert. This course will enable you to tackle the toughest topics with confidence!
Review pertinent facts and principles related to all 14 categories of the exam blueprint in an interactive and responsive learning environment. Learn effective test-taking strategies, discuss evidence-based practices for breastfeeding management, and brush up on your recognition of clinical conditions. Special emphasis will be given to topics that have given past candidates difficulty.This course is ideal for licensed health care professionals and certified lactation consultants who want to pass the IBLCE exam.
May 23, 2013 - May 24, 2013
Why Johnny Can't Suck; Why Mommy Can't BreastfeedRoseville, CA
Conference Fee: $225.00
Conference Website: http://www.placerconferences.com
Contact Information: Mary Wagner-Davis
Phone: 916-276-8016
Remarks: Featured Speakers:
Lisa Marasco, MA, IBCLC, FILCA
Diane Wiessinger, MS, IBCLC
Nancy Williams, MA, MFT, IBCLC
Topics include:
The Impact of Birth on Breastfeeding
Hormone Imbalance--How does it Impact Milk Supply
Infant Contributions to Breastfeeding Problems
Stoneage Babies in a Techno World
Helping the Baby Who Won't Latch
The Healing Power of Breastfeeding
Lesser-known and Novel Ideas for Increasing Milk Supply
May 29, 2013 - May 30, 2013
Lactation Exam Review 2013Woodbridge NJ
Conference Fee: $399.00
Conference Website: www.breastfeedingoutlook.com
Contact Information: info@breastfeedingoutlook.com
Phone: 703-787-9894
Remarks: Prepare for the IBLCE exam with two exciting, information-packed days with
Marie Biancuzzo, internationally known speaker, author and clinical expert. This course will enable you to tackle the toughest topics with confidence!
Review pertinent facts and principles related to all 14 categories of the exam blueprint in an interactive and responsive learning environment. Learn effective test-taking strategies, discuss evidence-based practices for breastfeeding management, and brush up on your recognition of clinical conditions. Special emphasis will be given to topics that have given past candidates difficulty.This course is ideal for licensed health care professionals and certified lactation consultants who want to pass the IBLCE exam.
May 29, 2013 - May 31, 2013
Advanced Lactation Update and IBLCE Exam StrategiesPortland, OR
Conference Fee: $475.00
Conference Website: www.Evergreenperinataleducation.com
Contact Information: Molly Pessl
Remarks: This two-day update and half day exam strategies program will update your research-based practice and help you prepare for the IBLCE exam.
The first two days provide a review of the IBLCE exam blueprint and the research to support this.
The half-day covers test-taking strategies, photos and practice exams. The half-day can be taken only if you have completed a Foundations for Best Practice in Lactation Care 5-day course in the 6 months preceding the course starting date.
Fees
Advanced Lactation Update and Exam Review (May 29-31): $475.00
Advanced Lactation Update only (May 29-30): $350.00
Exam Strategies only - Please review prerequisites above (May 31): $150.00
May 31, 2013
The Scientific & Evidence Base for Skin-to-Skin Contact Dr. Nils Bergman MBLorenzen Conference Cntr, Portland, OR, USA
Conference Fee: $105.00
Conference Website: www.brownpapertickets.com/event/366211
Contact Information: Fay Bosman
Phone: 360-695-6916
Remarks: Fundraiser for OWLA (Oregon Washington Lactation Association) and NWMMB (Northwest Mothers Milk Bank)
8:30am-5:30pm (Registration begins at 7:30am)
TOPICS:
Scientific & Evidence Base for Skin-to-Skin Contact
A Neurobehavioral Approach to Breastfeeding
NWMMB, The Need for Milk Banking in the Northwest
A Neurobehavioral Approach to Feeding Frequency
Implementation, Financial Issues & Implications of the Neuroscience
Continental Breakfast, Box Lunch & Refreshments Will Be Provided
Approved Continuing Ed Credits: L-CERPS: 3.5, R-CERPS: 3, 6.25 CEUs
June 20, 2013 - June 21, 2013
It takes a team to tackle troubles that my disrupt bonding and breastfeedinBillings, Montana
Conference Fee: $200.00
Contact Information: Diane Powers
Phone: 406-238-5083
Remarks: Lisa Marasco on Low Milk Supply; Birth Trama's Affect on Bonding; Late Preterm Feeding Difficulties; Maternal Mood Disorders - to treat or not treat; Infant's with severe allergic response to their mother's milk - a case report; Vitamin D3 Deficiencies: Impact on Mothers and Babies.
August 24, 2013
OKLCA Annual Breastfeeding conferenceSamis Family Education Center/OUHSC/OKC
Conference Fee: $50.00
Contact Information: Becky Drevets
Phone: 405-361-3176
Remarks: Contact email: bsdrevets@gmail.com
Conference time: 11:00 am-4:30 pm
4 CERP's
September 12, 2013 - September 14, 2013
2013 Hale ConferenceInterContinental Hotel in Dallas, TX
Conference Fee: $375.00
Conference Website: http://www.ibreastfeeding.com/2013haleconference
Contact Information: Hale Publishing, L.P.
Phone: 806-376-9900
Remarks: Early Bird Registration fee is $375 until August 19, 2013. After August 19th, the rate is $400.
Speakers: Dr. Thomas Hale, Dr. Nancy Hurst, Dr. Paula Meier, and Dr. Marianne Neifert (Dr. Mom)
Registration: Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Conference Begins 8:00 am Thursday, September 12, 2013 and ends Saturday, September 14, 2013 at 5:00
September 12, 2013 - September 14, 2013
2013 Hale Conference The Science of Breastfeeding Preemies: Birth & BeyondDallas, TX
Conference Fee: $400.00
Conference Website: http://www.ibreastfeeding.com/2013haleconference
Contact Information: books@halepublishing.com
Phone: 806-376-9900
Remarks:
Hotel Information: The conference is being held at the InterContinental Dallas Hotel.
Hotel rate: $155/single&double, $175/triple, and $195/quad. Cut off date for conference room rate is August 19, 2013. Space is limited, so hurry and make your reservations.
Registration fee: Early Bird Registration is $375 until August 19, 2013. After August 19, 2013, the registration rate will be $400.
Continuing Education Information: Nursing contact hours will be applied for through the Texas Nurses Association, an accredited approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
CERPs for Lactation Consultants will be applied for through the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners.
Speakers: Dr. Thomas Hale, Dr. Nancy Hurst, Dr. Paula Meier, Dr. Marianne Neifert (Dr. Mom), and Dr. Teresa Baker
Total CEUs Being Applied For: 21
September 23, 2013 - September 27, 2013
Foundations for Best Practice in Lactation Care: The 5 Day CourseMinneapolis, MN
Conference Fee: $995.00
Conference Website: MSPITZA1@fairview.org
Contact Information: Mark Spitzack
Remarks: Evergreen Perinatal Education provides breastfeeding and lactation education. Our education programs meet the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) education requirements for exam eligibility to become an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).
Foundations for Best Practice in Lactation Care (45 hours) Spend five, invigorating days in a face-to-face, classroom setting and begin your journey in evidence-based breastfeeding and lactation care.
October 21, 2013 - October 25, 2013
Foundations for Best Practice in Lactation Care: The 5 Day CourseBerkeley, CA
Conference Fee: $995.00
Conference Website: www.swagconferences.org
Contact Information: Sue Wirth
Remarks: Evergreen Perinatal Education provides breastfeeding and lactation education. Our education programs meet the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) education requirements for exam eligibility to become an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).
Foundations for Best Practice in Lactation Care (45 hours) Spend five, invigorating days in a face-to-face, classroom setting and begin your journey in evidence-based breastfeeding and lactation care.
