Lactation Training for Physicians Practicing in Contra Costa County

500 Ellinwood Way,Pleasant Hill CA 94523

14 March, 2023

Description

Lactation Training for Physicians Practicing in Contra Costa County.Presented by: Sara Forouhar, MD, FAAP, IBCLCOverview: All direct care providers will engage in didactic, as well as competency-based training to support breast/chest feeding. Competency is verified through a series of measurable performance indicators i.e. skills stations, pre/post tests and case studies that target breast/chest feeding management. The goal of the training is to ensure providers can safely and compassionately deliver evidenced-based breast/chest feeding related education and care. Target Audience: Any provider granted privileges to provide education, assessment, support, intervention, assistance and/or follow-up with regards to infant feeding. [Including physicians, midwives, physician assistants, and advanced practice registered nurses]. Objectives: Gain knowledge in typical aspects of infant feeding practicesReview care practices supportive of human milk feedingUnderstand the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk SubstitutesIdentify community resources to support breast/chest feedingDiscuss continuity of care and out-patient lactation support in Contra CostaClinical Practice Skills: Recognize/Demonstrate signs of good and poor attachment, positioning and transferPractice utilizing alternative lactation aids i.e. nipple shields, cup/syringe feeding Demonstrate hand expressionContinuing Education Units:*AAFP CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION CREDITS PENDING DATE: Tuesday, March 14, 2023 TIME: 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM LOCATION: 500 Ellinwood Way, Pleasant Hill, CA First Floor Board Room THERE ARE LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE FOR THIS TRAINING. Please be considerate and only register if you are sure you can attend. If things change, and you can no longer attend, kindly cancel your reservation ASAP. For Inquires Email: [email protected] Main Page Photo Credit: Coffective (2018).Dr. Sara Forouhar is a board certified pediatrician and board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC). She is exclusively a pediatric hospitalist with majority of her practice being in newborn medicine. In addition to working at Contra Costa Medical Center, she is an Assistant Professor at the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine, where she developed the newborn and breastfeeding curriculum. Her passion for teaching spans throughout all realms of her practice, however it is most evident with breastfeeding education.