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EP08: Infant Intentions Interrupted

Recognition of infant anatomical variations and their relationship to breastfeeding and an introduction to infant pathology are investigated in this session. Technologies that may assist babies to continue to breastfeed are also incorporated. 

Course Information

This course is equivalent to 10 hours of learning. The course is one of thirteen (13) courses that make up the Lactation Consultant Examination Preparation (Exam Prep - EP) program. Courses in the Exam Prep program may be studied as an individual course based on your interest or education requirements. 

The 10 completed hours can be used as:

  • Comprehensive education related to the lactation specific education for the IBLCE® examination eligibility, and/or,
  • Continuing Professional Development for medical officers, midwives, nurses, and allied health professionals.

Detailed Content Outline

This course has been intentionally designed to align with the current IBLCE® Detailed Content Outline (DCO) and to prepare candidates comprehensively for the IBCLC certification examination. 

The DCO addressed in this course:

  • I. Development and Nutrition [0.25 hour of lactation (L) specific content].
  • II. Physiology and Endocrinology [0.5 hour of lactation (L) specific content].
  • III. Pathology [6 hours of lactation (L) specific content].
  • IV. Pharmacology and Toxicology [1 hour of lactation (L) specific content].
  • V. Psychology, Sociology, and Anthropology [0.5 hour of lactation (L) specific content].
  • VI. Techniques [1 hour of lactation (L) specific content].
  • VII. Clinical Skills (1 hour of lactation (L) specific content].

*The 10 hours are calculated on completion of the essential course content - Additional Resources materials are supplementary and therefore not included in the 10 hours. 

Broad Aims of the Course

The broad aims for this course are:

  • Analyse infant physical issues that have the potential to influence breastfeeding behaviours
  • Explore the impact of infant surgery on breastfeeding and/or lactation
  • Inspect a range of inborn errors of metabolism and their relationship with breastfeeding
  • Assess various infant anomalies and their relationship with breastfeeding
  • Explore various technologies that may be beneficial in supporting breastfeeding

Access Time

  • Courses are open for 30 days from the time of activation.
  • You activate the course when you have the time and motivation to commit to successfully completing the course.
  • There is a discount if you purchase all 13 Exam Prep courses together - you can still activate the courses as you are ready.
    • Each course will still only be open for 30 days
    • Do not activate all 13 courses at once.
  • Once you have completed the content within the course you will still have access to content for the duration of the purchased time.

Learning Resources

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

  • Downloadable resources
  • Links to additional content
  • Self-directed learning activities
  • Handbook

Detailed Content Outline

This course covers the following items;

I. Development and Nutrition
A. Infant here
5. Low birth weight and very low birth weight
III. Pathology
A. Infant here
1. Ankyloglossia
2. Cleft lip and palate
7. Small for Gestational Age (SGA), Large for Gestational Age (LGA)
10. Esophageal atresia
13. Infant GI anomalies
VI. Techniques
7. Refusal of breast, bottle

Course Content Overview

Course Profile
Welcome
Recommended Readings
Handbook - Infant Intentions Interrupted
Additional Resources
Module 1 - Infant challenges part I
Learning outcomes
Introduction
Video
Self Directed Learning activity - Branchial arch anomalies
Quiz - Branchial arch anomalies
Self Directed Learning activity - Structural challenges
Quiz - Structural challenge
Module 2 - Infant challenges part II & technologies
Learning Outcomes
Introduction
Intestinal Issues Requiring Surgery
Quiz - Intestinal Issues Requiring Surgery
Self Directed Learning activity - Breastfeeding for procedural pain relief
Quiz - Breastfeeding for procedural pain relief
Self Directed Learning activity - Breastfeeding and the surgical infant
Quiz- Breastfeeding and the surgical infant
Self Directed Learning activity - Technologies & Techniques
Quiz - Technologies & Techniques
Module 3 - Infant challenges part III
Learning Outcomes
Introduction
Self Directed Learning activity - Inborn errors of metabolism
Quiz - Inborn errors of metabolism
Self-directed learning activity - Additional challenges
Quiz - Additional challenges
Holistic quiz