Introduction To Breastfeeding And The Role Of The Occupational Therapy Practitioner
Course: #6515Level: Introductory 1 Hour 1329 Reviews
The anatomy and physiology of breastfeeding mothers and infants, the essentials of proper positioning, and what to do when there are challenges will be introduced in this course. In addition, this course will explain and highlight the occupational therapy practitioner's role and breastfeeding as an occupation.
On Demand
Course Type: Video, Text
CEUs/Hours Offered: AOTA/0.1 Introductory, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge, 10205; CE Broker/1.0 CE Broker #20-1251398; IACET/0.1; IL EITP/1.0; NBCOT PDUs/1.25 Beginner, Pediatrics
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to identify 2 challenges and potential solutions when breastfeeding difficulties arise due to the anatomy and physiology of the mother.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify 2 challenges and potential solutions when breastfeeding difficulties arise due to the infant's oral anatomy and sucking patterns.
- After this course, participants will be able to recognize the occupation of breastfeeding and identify 2 roles of the occupational therapy practitioner.
Course created on September 19, 2024
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-15 Minutes | Anatomy and Physiology of Lactation |
| 15-20 Minutes | Challenges with Lactation |
| 20-25 Minutes | OTP’s Role in Lactation |
| 25-35 Minutes | Infant Oral Anatomy and Suck/Swallow Patterns |
| 35-40 Minutes | Challenges with Infant Oral Anatomy and Suck/Swallow Patterns |
| 40-45 Minutes | OTP’s Role in Oral Anatomy and Suck/Swallow Patterns |
| 45-55 Minutes | Breastfeeding as an Occupation |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary; Q&A |
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1329 ReviewsPresented By
Jennifer L. Campanella
OTD, OTR/L, CBS
Jennifer Campanella is an occupational therapist with over 25 years of experience working with infants, young children, and their families. She completed her degree at Elizabethtown College and her doctoral degree in occupational therapy from Gannon University. In addition, she is certified in the Sensory Integration and Praxis Test and is a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist. Professional interests include sensory processing, feeding, and working within a caregiver coaching model. Jennifer is a clinical professor in the occupational therapy department at Nazareth University and an occupational therapist at LEAP for Kids in Rochester, New York.
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American Occupational Therapy Association
OccupationalTherapy.com is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development, #7659. Course approval ID# 10205. This distance learning - independent course is offered at 0.1 CEUs/contact hours (Introductory level, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge Area). The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
CE Broker
OccupationalTherapy.com is an approved provider for CE Broker, provider #50-14558. This course is offered for 1.0 hours. If you are an OT/OTA in Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina or Tennessee, CE Broker may be of interest to you.
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Illinois Early Intervention Training Program
The Illinois Early Intervention Training Program has approved this event for 1.0 hours of EI credential credit. See http://www.illinoiseitraining.org/page.aspx? for information about credit areas.
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
OccupationalTherapy.com is a NBCOT® Professional Development Provider. This course is offered for 1.25 NBCOT PDUs (Beginner level, Pediatrics Area). NBCOT® is a registered trademark of The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc.