Lactation Support – Clinical
Description
RNs and RPNs, under the supervision of a certified lactation consultant, learn to demonstrate basic skills of communication, assessment and support of new parents and infants related to human milk feeding. Additionally, learners demonstrate knowledge and skills which align with the World Health Organization and Baby Friendly Initiative, the Public Health Agency of Canada, the Canadian Association of Perinatal and Women’s Health Nurses (CAPWHN), Perinatal nursing standards in Canada, and related competencies for perinatal and neonatal nurses from the Canadian Nurses Association.
Nurses with 400 hours worked in the postpartum unit of a maternal Level 2 or 3 hospital or within a breast/chest feeding clinic may PLAR the clinical placement course.
Start your clinical placement application process by completing this Clinical Placement Request Form. You will also need to upload a complete HSPnet consent form.
Here is the link for Health Clearance requirements Health Clearance which may take three months for you to complete. Once your Health Clearance is completed you may register for the clinical course.
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
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Overview

- Institution: Humber College
- Level: College
- Language: English
- Course Code: OBST618
- Delivery Method: Blended/Hybrid Learning
Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.