Core Competencies for All Health Professionals

In order to establish and maintain breastfeeding, women need education and support from a knowledgeable health care community. The Core Competencies in Breastfeeding for All Health Professionalswere developed by the US Breastfeeding Committee to provide health professionals with a guideline and framework to integrate evidence-based breastfeeding knowledge, skills, and attitudes into their standard health care delivery practices. 

Online Training Module

The Breastfeeding Friendly Consortium offers hospitals and health care professionals certified training and performance improvement tools for implementing the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative's 10 Steps for Successful Breastfeeding. 

Self-Study Module

Self-Study Module in Lactation Managementfrom Wellstart International, who's mission is to advance the knowledge, skills, and ability of health care providers regarding the promotion, protection, and support of optimal infant and maternal health and nutrition from conception through the completion of weaning. 
 

2013 Regional Training Opportunities

• SWAG Conferences - various dates (Berkeley, CA)
• NW Mother's Milk Bank/Oregon Washington Lactation Association joint conference - May 31 (Portland, OR)
• Inequity in Breastfeeding Support Summit - June 21-11 (Seattle, WA)
• Foundations for Best Practice in Lactation Care - June 24-28 (Kenmore, WA)
• WIC Breastfeeding Basics - September 24-26 (Portland, OR)
• Foundations for Best Practice in Lactation Care - Sept. 30-Oct. 4 (Lynnwood, WA)