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ELC02 - Code Compliance: Everyone's Ethics

Underpinning the practice of all IBCLCs is adherence to the WHO/UNICEF International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes.

ELC02 - Code Compliance: Everyone's Ethics

$55.00 AUD

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The International Code of marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes was adopted in 1981 in response to unethical and inappropriate marketing practice of formula companies. As a result, millions of babies died, women did not breastfeed and formula companies profited. Fast forward 40 years and the elements of the Code continue to be relevant and vital in achieving optimal health outcomes for women, babies and families. It is a requirement that IBCLCs adhere to the elements of the Code.

Course Information

This short course is equivalent to 5 hours of learning. The 5 completed hours can be used as:

  • Continuing Education Recognition Points (CERPs) for recertifying  International Board Certified Lactation Consultants IIBCLCs) and/or
  • Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for medical officers, midwives, nurses, and allied health professionals

This course provides health professionals with the opportunity to explore the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes ('Code') and subsequent World Health Assembly (WHA) resolutions in a conflict-free platform. The 'Code' was implemented in 1981 following the unfettered and unethical marketing practices of formula companies that inundated low-income countries with predominantly expired formula with tragic consequences. The Code was extended to include bottles and teats and substances that divert women from exclusive breastfeeding to about six months, when timely introduction of family foods and with continued breastfeeding beyond two years of the baby's life. The Code calls on political leaders and health care providers to engage with the principles of the Code through legislation and regulation to protect, promote and support breastfeeding.

Access Time

  • This single, short course will be open for 30 days from the time of activation.
  • You activate the course when you are ready to commit the time and motivation to successfully complete the course. 
  • Once you have completed the course content, you will have access to the course content for the duration of the purchased time.

Broad Aims of the Course

The broad aims on this course are:

  • To enhance your understanding of the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes.
  • Develop strategies to apply the Code to lactation Practice.
  • Recognise and report Code violations and violators.

Learning Resources

The course is inbuilt with video presentations, self-directed learning activities and quizzes in each section. They are:

  • Downloadable resources
  • Links to additional content
  • Self-directed learning (SDL) activities

 

Course Content