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Digital Seminar

Achieving Breastfeeding Success in the NICU


Speaker:
Kendra Shelby, IBCLC, CLC
Duration:
1 Hour 51 Minutes
Format:
Audio and Video
Copyright:
Feb 08, 2024
Product Code:
POS078739
Media Type:
Digital Seminar


Description

Let’s explore the multifaceted world of breastfeeding in the NICU, which includes both art and science. Discover cutting-edge techniques and evidence-based practices to empower these tiny warriors...including skin-to-skin contact, early breastfeeding initiation, breast milk expression approaches, safe and efficient milk storage, enteral feeding, and more! Create a supportive breastfeeding environment in the NICU that allows you to provide holistic support for premature infants on their path to health and growth. 

Credit

Planning Committee Disclosure - No relevant relationships

All members of the PESI, Inc. planning committee have provided disclosures of financial relationships with ineligible organizations and any relevant non-financial relationships prior to planning content for this activity. None of the committee members had relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies or other potentially biasing relationships to disclose to learners.  For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.



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NOTE: Tuition includes one free CE Certificate (participant will be able to print the certificate of completion after passing the online post-test (80% passing score) and completing the evaluation). Instructional methods will include PowerPoint, didactic lecture, and others.

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Earn up to 1.75 CE hours. Please see below, for more details, as credit amounts vary by state and profession. 


Nurses - Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, and Clinical Nurse Specialists - ANCC

PESI, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Nurses completing these self-study materials will earn 1.75 contact hours. Expires: 10/23/2026.


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PESI, Inc. is a provider approved by the California Board of  Registered Nursing, Provider #: 17118 for 1.5 self-study contact hours. 

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Nurses - Florida Nurses

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider by the Florida Board of  Nursing. Provider #: FBN2858. These materials qualify for 1.5 self-study contact hours.

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PESI, Inc. is an approved provider by the Iowa Board of Nursing. Provider #: 346. Nurses successfully completing these self-study materials will earn 1.75 self-study contact hours. Please email cepesi@pesi.com with your license number, include the title, speaker name and date. PESI must have this number on file in order for your hours to be valid.


Occupational Therapists - Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants

 

PESI, Inc.  is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 08918. This Distance Learning-Independent is offered at .175  CEUs Introductory, OT Service Delivery. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Full attendance at this Distance Learning-Independent activity qualifies for 1.75 contact hours.

 


Occupational Therapists - Arizona Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants

CE credit is available. This self-study course consists of 1.5​ continuing education clock hours for Arizona OTs and OTAs. The Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners (R4-43-203) confirms acceptance of continuing education programs relevant to occupational therapy that are approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).


Occupational Therapists - Florida Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants

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Physical Therapists - Alaska Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

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CE credit is available. The Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy recognizes continuing competence activities that have been approved by any state PT association or national medical/health care association (e.g., AOTA, ASHA). This self-study activity consists of 1.75 clock hours of instruction applicable for physical therapists.


Physical Therapists - California Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

PESI, Inc. is recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California as an approval agency to approve providers. This self-study lecture qualifies for 1.75 continuing competency hours.


Physical Therapists - Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

This self-study course consists of 1.75 clock hours of instruction that is applicable for physical therapists. CE requirements for physical therapists vary by state/jurisdiction. Please retain the certificate of completion that you receive and use as proof of completion when required.


Physical Therapists - Illinois Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270. This self-study course qualifies for 1.5 CE credit hours.


Physical Therapists - Kentucky Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants

This self-study course consists of 1.75 continuing education credit hours. For Kentucky licensees, according to 201 KAR 22:045, this self-study educational offering may be applied toward Category 2 continued competency requirements.  Please review the regulation to determine eligibility. 


Physical Therapists - New York Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

PESI, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department, State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider for physical therapy and physical therapy assistant continuing education. This self-study course qualifies for 2.2 contact hours.


Physical Therapists - North Carolina Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Illinois Division of Professional Regulation, Provider Number: 216.000270. This intermediate course is approved by the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners by virtue of PESI Inc. approved provider status with the Illinois Division of Professional Regulation. This course qualifies for 1.5 continuing education hours.


Physical Therapists - Oklahoma Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants

CE credit is available. This asynchronous activity consists of 1.75 continuing education credit hours for Oklahoma Physical Therapists. Oklahoma Administrative Code 435:20-9-3.1 confirms acceptance of continuing education programs offered by providers approved by other state physical therapy licensing boards. PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270.


Physical Therapists - Pennsylvania Physical Therapists and Assistants

The Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy recognizes approval by all other state boards. This self-study activity consists of 1.75 clock hours of instruction that is applicable for physical therapists.


Physical Therapists - Texas Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

This self-study activity is provided by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Accredited Provider #2406032TX and meets continuing competence requirements for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licensure renewal in Texas. Instructional Level: Advanced. This activity will provide 1.75 CCUs. The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE. Full attendance is required; no partial credits will be offered for partial attendance.


Physical Therapists - Utah Physical Therapists And Physical Therapist Assistants

This course is designed to meet the Utah DOPL Rule R156-24b-303b.2.c.iv - A commercial continuing education provider providing a course related to the practice of physical therapy. Please retain a copy of the advertising brochure and your certificate of completion to provide to your board should this be requested of you. This self-study activity consists of 1.75 clock hours of continuing education instruction.


Physical Therapists - Vermont Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

CE credit is available. This course consists of 1.75 continuing education credit hours for Vermont Physical Therapists. The Board confirms acceptance of continuing education programs that are recognized by other state physical therapy licensing boards. PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270.


Physical Therapists - Virginia Physical Therapists & Physical Therapy Assistants

CE credit is available. This self-study course consists of 1.75 hours of type 2 continued competency credit for Virginia Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants. Regulation 18VAC112-20-131, Section B, (2) states that up to ten type 2 continued competency credits can be earned by completing independent study activities related to the clinical practice of physical therapy. 


Speech-Language Pathologists & Audiologists - Speech-Language Pathologists & Audiologists

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Speech-Language Pathologists & Audiologists - California Speech-Language Pathologists & Audiologists

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the California Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board, #PDP 319. This course meets the qualifications for 1.5 hours of self-study continuing professional development credit for Speech-Language Pathologists or Audiologists, as required by the California Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board.


Speech-Language Pathologists & Audiologists - Florida Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. Provider Number: 50-399. This self-study course qualifies for 1.5 continuing education credits. 


Speech-Language Pathologists & Audiologists - Kansas Speech-Language Pathologists

Approved for 2.0 self-study continuing education clock hours for Kansas licensed Speech-Language Pathologists by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services.


Lactation Consultants

1.75 L-CERPs allocated by IBLCE. IBLCE Verification Number: C2024065. Verification valid until: 04/14/2025


Other Professions

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Speaker

Kendra Shelby, IBCLC, CLC's Profile

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Kendra Shelby, IBCLC, CLC, is an early childhood educator who fell in love with the art of breastfeeding after having her first child. She was the first in three generations to breastfeed, little did she know this would change the pattern of feeding infants for generations to come. She is a proud mother of three children, who all came with a set of breastfeeding challenges. She has breastfed late preterm infants, tongue tied children, and slow weight gain children. She is a board-certified lactation consultant, childbirth educator, and certified lactation counselor, and the host of Spilling the Milk, a parenting podcast in the Chicago area that covers topics on prenatal, postpartum, lactation and much more.

 

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Kendra Shelby has an employment relationship with Rush-Copley Medical Center and is a consultant with Balanced Breastfeeding Solutions. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Kendra Shelby is a podcast host of Spilled Milk.

 

 


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Access for Self-Study (Non-Interactive)

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Objectives

  1. Describe the specific challenges and requirements of breastfeeding premature infants, considering their gestational age, medical conditions, and nutritional needs. 
  2. Discuss the importance of skin-to-skin contact and early breastfeeding initiation in the NICU and describe best practices for facilitating these crucial bonding experiences. 
  3. Explain the methods and technologies available for expressing, collecting, and storing breast milk for premature infants, ensuring safe and efficient milk management. 
  4. Describe the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration to create a supportive breastfeeding environment in the NICU. 
  5. Utilize appropriate assessment tools to monitor the feeding progress and nutritional needs of premature infants, making necessary adjustments to the breastfeeding plan. 
  6. Equip parents with the knowledge and skills necessary to continue breastfeeding and provide care for their premature infants at home after discharge from the NICU. 

Outline

Challenges and Requirements 

  • Uncover the unique challenges of breastfeeding premature infants. 
  • Explore the impact of gestational age, medical conditions, and nutritional needs. 

Skin-to-Skin Contact and Early Initiation 

  • Emphasize the importance of skin-to-skin contact and early breastfeeding initiation in the NICU. 
  • Delve into best practices for facilitating these vital bonding experiences. 

Expressing, Collecting, and Storing Breast Milk 

  • Explore methods and technologies for efficient milk management. 
  • Ensure safe handling, expressing, collecting, and storing of breast milk for premature infants. 

Interdisciplinary Collaboration 

  • Recognize the significance of interdisciplinary collaboration in creating a supportive breastfeeding environment in the NICU. 

Assessment and Adjustment 

  • Utilize appropriate assessment tools to monitor feeding progress and nutritional needs of premature infants. 
  • Make necessary adjustments to the breastfeeding plan for optimal care. 

Empowering Parents for Home Care 

  • Equip parents with the knowledge and skills needed to continue breastfeeding and provide care for their premature infants at home after NICU discharge. 

Target Audience

  • Registered Dietitians 
  • Dietetic Technicians
  • Nurses
  • Other Health care Professionals

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