888-344-9972
info@childbirtheducation.org
Member Login
Log Out
logo
PREPARED CHILDBIRTH EDUCATORS, INC.
Product was added to your cart
  • About PCE
    • Philosophy
    • Member Benefits
  • On-Site Prep Courses
    • Breastfeeding Counselor – On-Site
    • Childbirth Educator – On-Site
  • Independent Study Prep Courses
    • Breastfeeding Counselor – Independent Study
    • Childbirth Educator – Independent Study
  • Certification Exams
    • Breastfeeding Counselor – Certification Exam
    • Childbirth Educator – Certification Exam
    • Off Site Certification Exams
  • Hosting
  • Recertification
    • Recertification Information
    • Replacement Certificates
    • Recertification Packets
  • Contact
  • Registration
  • FAQ’s

On-Site Breastfeeding Counselor Prep Course: “Breastfeeding- Beyond the Basics”

Target Audience
Anyone:

  • working with lactating women
  • interested in obtaining accurate, evidence-based and current information about lactation management
  • preparing to become a board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC)

Any nurse:

  • preparing to become a PCE certified breastfeeding counselor (CBC)

Course Requirements to receive CE credit:

  • Complete written assignment
  • Attend 2 day course

This 2 day program follows the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative outline and will cover relevant, research-based topics such as:

  • The role of the healthcare professional
  • Anatomy and physiology of the breast
  • Latch on and suck assessment
  • Guidelines for the first week
  • Nutritional needs of the nursing dyad
  • Management of common problems
  • Special needs such as prematurity, late preterm, multiples, cleft lip/palate, neurological problems, relactation
  • Medications
  • Lactation aids
  • Supporting and empowering women and their infants

Program Hours
Each program day is 8 hours and includes AM coffee. Comfortable clothing is recommended.

Faculty
This PCE course is taught by a nurse who is a board certified lactation consultant that is experienced in all areas of maternal child health and perinatal education.

Continuing Education Credit
Our faculty is dedicated to quality continuing education for nurses by meeting or exceeding the competencies and program guidelines for perinatal education determined by AWHONN. This course is approved for 16 contact hours by the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association, which is accredited as an approver of continuing education in nursing by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. “Provider is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 13154 for 16 contact hours.” This program is approved by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners for 16 L-CERP’s.

Tuition Cost
Early tuition of $300.00 must be paid in full three weeks prior to the course date. Tuition received after three weeks prior is considered late, and increases to $325.00.

Please note: Prep course does not include certification exam.
Click here for Certification Examination information and fees.

Refunds and Cancellations
To receive a refund (does not include non-refundable $95.00 registration fee) cancellation must be received in writing at least three (3) weeks prior to scheduled course date. No exceptions will be made, and credit will not be given toward another program. PCE will accept substitutions for registrants only if the PCE office is notified at least 5 days prior to the course. PCE reserves the right to cancel courses due to insufficient registration or other circumstances beyond our control. A full refund will be given if such a cancellation does occur.

Registration
Click on a date in the right column to register online. Click here to download a registration form to register by mail.
Mail completed registration form to:
Prepared Childbirth Educators, Inc., PO Box 99, Fogelsville, PA 18051.

Or email completed registration form and payment to PCE@childbirtheducation.org.

Completed registration forms and payment must be submitted together in order to be processed.

Upcoming On-Site Breastfeeding Counselor Prep Courses

Jan 13

CHRISTUS St. Michael – Texarkana, TX

January 13, 2020 - January 14, 2020
Jan 27

Cape Coral Hospital – Cape Coral, FL

January 27, 2020 - January 28, 2020
Feb 06

Staten Island University Hospital – Staten Island, NY

February 6, 2020 - February 7, 2020
Feb 25

Children’s Minnesota – John Nasseff Medical Center – St. Paul, MN

February 25, 2020 - February 26, 2020
Mar 30

Children’s Mercy Hospital – Holmes Office Center – Kansas City, MO

March 30, 2020 - March 31, 2020
Apr 07

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital – Chicago, IL

April 7, 2020 - April 8, 2020
Apr 27

Sanford USD Medical Center – Sioux Falls, SD

April 27, 2020 - April 28, 2020

View More…

Prepared Childbirth Educators, Inc., PO Box 99, Fogelsville, PA 18051 | 888-344-9972

Terms of UsePrivacy PolicyCancellation & Refund Policy
© 2019 Prepared Childbirth Educators, Inc. All Rights Reserved.