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The following days are available to both
members and non-members, and suitable for general breastfeeding
education as well as IBLCE exam preparation and recertification.
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BEST Services IBLCE Exam Prep Intensive week-end, February 25 & 26, 2012
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Course Details
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Hard to get away for courses held over weeks?
Come to Galway on the rugged west coast of Ireland and immerse yourself in exam preparation for one week-end.
Pre-session reading and handouts provided. Conducted by an IBCLC with twenty-two years experience of preparing exam candidates.
Facilities for evening study with books provided.
Full course outline on web site.
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February 25 & 26, 2012
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Galway City.
Nearest airports are Knock www.irelandwestairport.com and Shannon www.shannonairport.com. Direct coach from Dublin airport also www.dublinairport.com.
Local transport and accommodation information on request.
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€190 for 2 days. Book on-line. Sterling cheques accepted by arrangement.
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Times |
Saturday 10.00 to 5.30
Sunday 9.00 to 4.30
6 education hours per day.
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Refreshments |
Light refreshments provided. Lunch can be bought nearby or bring your own.
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Additional Information |
For more information and booking visit the Training Courses page at http://www.bestservices.ie or email: contact@bestservices.ie
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BEST Services Training the Breastfeeding Trainer Course
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Course Details
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This course develops the skills to prepare and deliver a training course that is evidenced-based, interactive and designed for the needs of a specific group.
Who should attend:
Those who are (or will be) involved in training other health workers in the promotion, support and management of breastfeeding. Participants should already have a high level of lactation and breastfeeding knowledge, ideally an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant.
Aims of course:
During this course, participants will be facilitated
- to develop skills of teaching and assisting learning related to breastfeeding including assessment of learning needs, curriculum development, session planning and methods of assessing learning;
- to become familiar with existing breastfeeding related course packages and materials;
- to prepare teaching and learning materials, and to use materials effectively;
- to practice presentation skills and adult learning techniques for breastfeeding related sessions.
Course outline:
Participants are expected to spend at least three hours on pre-course preparation, and at least six hours between Part 1 and Part 2 on homework preparing their sessions. Some support is provided during this time by email and Skype.
Part One: (3 days) Topics include: theories of learning, assessing learning needs, developing learning outcomes, attitudes, challenges and assessing student learning, developing curriculum, evidence based content, review of existing materials, choosing and creating materials, presentation skills, and active teaching / learner games.
Part Two: (3 days) Topics include: course planning and evaluating outcomes, facilitating learning of skills for assisting breastfeeding, continuing professional development, each participant presents a prepared topic to the rest of the group followed by discussion of content, teaching methods, materials and presentation.
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March 27-29 plus April 17-19, 2012
6 day course as two parts of 3 days. 6 education hours each day (break times are additional to this time).
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Dublin City near the airport with flights of about an hour to many parts of Britain.
Local transport and accommodation information on request.
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€625 for 6 days plus support with homework. Book on-line. Sterling cheques accepted by arrangement.
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Additional Information |
For more information and booking visit the Training Courses page at http://www.bestservices.ie or email: contact@bestservices.ie
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Deborah Robertson's
BREASTFEEDING SPECIALIST COURSE & LONDON STUDY DAYS
May 2011- April 2012 |
Course Details
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COURSE APPROVED by the Accreditation and Approval Review Committee (AARC) on Education in Human Lactation and Breastfeeding. You may complete the course over more than one year and in any order. Individual study days are 'stand alone' and may be booked by those not booking the course.
DESIGNED TO BE OF INTEREST TO:
- Health Professionals with a special interest in working with breastfeeding mothers and babies.
- Breastfeeding Counsellors and Peer Supporters seeking to update skills and knowledge.
- Infant Feeding Co-ordinator post holders or candidates.
- Candidates preparing for the IBLCE Lactation Consultant exam and for IBCLCs recertifying.
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THE TWELVE STUDY DAYS are one Saturday each month, repeated each year as a rolling programme:
- Sat 10.12.11
#8 Ethical Issues in Lactation
- Sat 07.01.12
#9 Breastfeeding Peer Support: Realising Potential and Avoiding Pitfalls
- Sat 11.02.12
#11 Breastfeeding Clinics and Consultations
- Sat 10.03.12
#12 Breastfeeding and Food
- Sat 14.04.12
#6 Mock Lactation Consultant Exam and Revision Strategies
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University of London Union, Malet Street, London, WC1E 7HY. (Close to Euston/Kings Cross Stations.)
Map available. See www.breastfeedingspecialist.com |
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£90 per day when an invoice to a trust or hospital is required.
£70 per day if paying by cheque or cash at time of booking.
£60 per day for unwaged Breastfeeding Counsellors and Student Midwives.
For those booking several, fees may be paid one at a time, but only if paid at least one month in advance.
Special offer: 12 study days for the price of 11 when paid in full at time of booking.
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9am - 5pm with a 45 minutes break for lunch. |
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Arrival, mid-morning and afternoon tea/coffee with croissant/biscuits are included in the course fee. Lunch can be bought nearby, or bring your own.
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CANCELLATIONS can be made up to two weeks beforehand to receive a refund less 20% admin fee.
MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE: Full refund, no quibble, if not entirely satisfied.
CERTIFICATES FOR PROFESSIONAL STUDY: Each study day certificate is for 6.5 hours. 6.5 L (lactation) CERPs awarded by IBLCE for Days #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11 and 12. 6.5 E (ethics) CERPs awarded by for Day #8.
OPTIONAL MONTHLY GRADED HOMEWORKS totally 50 hours combine with the 70 hours taught in study days to provide a comprehensive lactation education programme, as strongly recommended by IBLCE (exam board).
FORMAT: A combination of lecture, games, video, discussion, handouts, practical demonstration, dramas, case studies and skills practice which link theory to everyday work with breastfeeding mothers and babies. There is variety and we have fun! Each Study Day ends with some optional multiple choice exam questions for any who want to test recall and problem solving around the topic for that day, thus providing great practice for "The Exam."
BABIES AT STUDY DAYS: Babes in arms are welcome if the mum agrees to step outside the room if her baby becomes noisy so participants cannot hear or concentrate. Not suitable or safe for mobile babies.
ENQUIRIES: You are welcome to contact Deborah with any questions you may have or to go on her email list for announcements of forthcoming study days. Email: deborahruk@yahoo.co.uk Phone: 01634 814275
BOOKING: Please complete the booking form, downloadable from website www.breastfeedingspecialist.com
and return to: Deborah Robertson IBCLC, 34 Rochester Avenue, Rochester, Kent, ME1 2DW
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