Latching On: How Family Physicians Can Support Breastfeeding Patients

Latching On: How Family Physicians Can Support Breastfeeding Patients

Online Module
Accreditation

The University of British Columbia Division of Continuing Professional Development (UBC CPD) is fully accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Continuing Medical Education (CACME) to provide study credits for continuing medical education for physicians. This course has been reviewed and approved by the UBC Division of Continuing Professional Development. This Group Learning course meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by UBC CPD for up to 1.0 Mainpro+ credits. Each physician should claim only those credits he/she actually spent in the activity.
Target Audience:

Family physicians, Midwives, Nurses and other primary care providers in Vancouver Coastal Health

Course Format: Online - available anytime, anywhere, on any device
Anytime, anywhere, on any device

Online Module from Vancouver BC

Overview

Link to Online Course

This one hour module will provide community-based family physicians and other primary care providers with the information and tools to be able to offer breastfeeding support and medical management in Vancouver Coastal Health. 

Module features:

  • Free
  • Mobile friendly
  • Authored by Dr. Kara Jansen (Family Physician & International Board Certified Lactation Consultant)
  • Interactive learning with polling functions & multiple choice questions
  • Online resources for breastfeeding support and medical management

How to access the eLearning course

STEP 1: Login to http://elearning.ubccpd.ca

  • Click “Login in” top right or go directly to http://elearning.ubccpd.ca/login/index.php
  • If you already have a login for the UBC CPD eLearning site you can use the login that you had previously, otherwise:
  • Create an account by clicking  “Create new account” and follow the steps (you will receive a confirmation email)

STEP 2: Now that you are logged in, access the course

Skills Gained

Review the background of the Baby-friendly Hospital Initiative and its relevance to FPs in Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH). In particular:

• The benefits of breastfeeding and risks associated with formula use

• The identification and management of common breastfeeding problems

• Specific resources and services for breastfeeding support and medical management, including when and where to refer

Cost

Free

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Online Module from Vancouver  British Columbia
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