Senior Peer Training

Registration Fee

Free
Includes Continental breakfast, lunch and
training materials

Agenda

Day 1
8:30 AM-9:00 AM Registration, continental breakfast, and pre-survey completion
9:00 AM Session 1 Breastfeeding: Baby’s First Milestone
Break
Session 2 Motivational Interviewing for Health Care Providers
Lunch
Session 3 Deconstructing Online Messaging: Ethical Considerations
Break
Session 4 Creating Successful Breastfeeding Support Groups and Classes
4:30 PM Finish


Day 2
8:30 AM-9:00 AM Registration and continental breakfast, Q&A from Day 1
9:00 AM Session 4 Creating Successful Breastfeeding Support Groups and Classes
Break
Session 5 Comprehensive Mother/Baby Assessment
Lunch
Session 6 Becoming a Leader in the Field
Break
Session 7 Begin Barriers to Breastfeeding
4:30 PM Finish
Homework assignment due Weekday, Month #, Year


Day 3
8:30 AM-9:00 AM Registration and continental breakfast, homework review
9:00 AM Session 7 Finish Barriers to Breastfeeding
Break
Session 8 Improving Latching and Positioning
Lunch
Session 9 Working and Breastfeeding
Break
Session 10 Knowing When to Refer: WIC Peer Counselors Scope of Practice
4:20 Evaluation
4:30 Finish

Upcoming Dates & Locations

Coming Soon!

Past Dates & Locations

April 30 - May 1, & May 21, 2019
Henry Center
3535 Forest Rd
Lansing, MI 48910

Continuing Education opportunities are available in the areas of Nursing and Lactation Consultants (IBCLC). A Certificate of Attendance with educational hours is also available. If more information is needed, please contact CEInfo@mphi.org.
This event is intended for WIC Peers that have been Peer Counselors for a minimum of three years.
Barbara Robertson, MA, IBCLC, RLC
Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor
All participants registering in advance will receive a confirmation letter, including a map and directions. If you do not receive a confirmation letter one week prior to the event, or if you have any questions regarding registration, please contact MPHI at (517) 324-8330.
This policy is available for you to read during the registration process under "Terms and Conditions" prior to submitting your registration.