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Celebrate National Breastfeeding Month and Explore the Northwest AHEC Training Program

Aug 6, 2025 8:00:00 AM / by Alana Dodson, MBA, BSN, RN posted in Breastfeeding, Lactation

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August is National Breastfeeding Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the incredible journey of breastfeeding. From lactation consultants to providers, nurses, and educators, these experts provide essential guidance, compassion, and care to families navigating the path of infant feeding. It is important to celebrate those who work diligently to empower parents with the knowledge and confidence to nourish their babies. At the same time, we are proud of and support all families, no matter how they choose to feed their babies, because every feeding journey is valid and deserves respect.

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Supporting New Families at Home: Maternal and Infant Assessment Webinar

Jun 12, 2025 2:45:00 PM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in Lactation, Perinatal, Nursing, postpartum, newborn

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Healthcare providers working with postpartum families play a crucial role in early care and intervention. Join us for a valuable live webinar, After Discharge: Maternal and Infant Assessment in the Home on Monday, September 9th from 9:00 AM to 2:15 PM to enhance your skills in providing home-based postpartum care.

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2025 North Carolina Lactation Educator Training Program Details

Feb 11, 2025 8:30:00 AM / by NW AHEC posted in Breastfeeding, Lactation, Nursing, Obstetrics

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Online Self-paced Learning and In-Person Skills Day

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Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week with North Carolina Lactation Educator Training

Aug 5, 2024 9:38:47 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in Breastfeeding, Lactation

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Join us in celebrating World Breastfeeding Week from August 1-7 by taking part in the exciting opportunity to attend the 2024 North Carolina Lactation Educator Training Program this Fall with Northwest AHEC! Immerse yourself in a comprehensive course that focuses on essential skills for providing prenatal and postpartum breastfeeding support, including counseling and managing common concerns and clinical issues. Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your knowledge and expertise in lactation education.

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12th Annual Breastfeeding Forum Recap: Inspiring Healthcare Professionals Unite

May 29, 2024 11:33:00 AM / by Stephanie Poindexter, MSN, RN posted in Breastfeeding, Lactation, public health, continuing education

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The 12th Annual Breastfeeding Forum took place on March 18, 2024, at the Hickory Metro Convention Center in Hickory, North Carolina. Guests enjoyed the chance to expand their knowledge and connect with like-minded individuals at this convenient and centralized venue.

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Revamped Lactation Educator Training Program Unveiled at NWAHEC

May 14, 2024 4:30:00 PM / by Alana Dodson, MBA, BSN, RN posted in Breastfeeding, Lactation, Nursing

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At the start of January 2024, Northwest AHEC launched the opening day of the 2024 North Carolina Lactation Educator Training Program, a longstanding initiative dating back to 1996.

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You're Invited to Spring 2024 North Carolina Lactation Educator Training Program

Jan 23, 2024 9:18:00 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in Breastfeeding, Lactation, Nursing, Pediatrics, prenatal

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This course focuses on skills needed for providing basic breastfeeding management and support - including prenatal and postpartum counseling and management of common concerns and clinical problems.

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2022 North Carolina Lactation Educator Training Program

Jul 26, 2022 8:00:00 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in Breastfeeding, Lactation, training

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This course targets health care professionals who work with breastfeeding mothers, and offers necessary knowledge and skills for providing basic breastfeeding management and support. These skills focus on basic prenatal and postpartum counseling, and the management of common concerns and clinical problems. 

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Making a Difference in Your Community: North Carolina Lactation Educator Training Program

Jul 29, 2021 2:43:00 PM / by NW AHEC posted in Breastfeeding, Lactation, Community

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At the close of each session of the North Carolina Lactation Educator Training Program (NCLETP), the learners are challenged to go out and make a difference in their community using the lactation knowledge they acquired over the seven days of the course.

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Join Us For The Fall 2021 North Carolina Lactation Educator Training Program

May 17, 2021 10:00:00 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in Breastfeeding, Lactation, Educator

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Three Webinars
Sept. 1 – 2, Oct. 6 – 7, Dec. 6 – 7
Plus two clinical days to be scheduled

This course focuses on skills needed for providing basic breastfeeding management and support - including prenatal and postpartum counseling and management of common concerns and clinical problems. The training includes five days of didactic instruction, two days of clinical rotations in hospital and public health settings, and an independent study assignment.

(NOTE: Subject to COVID status as of Fall 2021, this event will be live webinar on the following dates: Sept 1 & 2, Oct 6 & 7, and Dec 6 & 7.)
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