| Training
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To participate in a WIC Nutrition & Breastfeeding training, ADH staff: |
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Must match one of the categories in "Who Should Attend.” |
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Meet prerequisites. |
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Register for the training on A-TRAIN. |
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Call WIC Breastfeeding
at 501-661-2905 or 1-800-445-6175 for additional information or
e-mail WICBreastfeeding@arkansas.gov. |
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Self Study Module: Competency Based Breastfeeding Training for WIC CPAs and Breastfeeding Peer Counselors |
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| What: |
Text-based module for independent study. Allow 4 hours to complete. Training materials will be sent upon registration on A-TRAIN. Topics include basic information on promoting and supporting successful breastfeeding initiation and long-term breastfeeding management. ArNA and ADA contact hours for continuing professional education credit will be awarded after a passing grade on the module post-test (assessment) is achieved and verified on A-TRAIN. |
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RN,
LPN,
RD, Home Economist, Social Worker, and Peer Counselor. |
| Prerequisite: |
Need access
to a computer and a printer. |
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Order
Information: |
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Self
Study Module: Competency Based Breastfeeding Training
for WIC Support Colleagues |
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| What: |
Web-based module for independent study. Allow 4 hours to complete. Topics include benefits of breastfeeding, promoting a breastfeeding supportive clinic environment, and making the most of opportunities to promote breastfeeding. A certificate of completion will be awarded after a passing grade on the post-test (assessment) is achieved and verified on A-TRAIN. |
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Clerk,
PHT, and WIC Specialist |
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Need
access to a computer and a printer. |
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Order
Information: |
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Video
- "Employee Breastfeeding Orientation" |
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| What: |
An eight-minute
video that gives an overview of breastfeeding benefits and explains
why it's important to promote breastfeeding.
Requires Windows Media Player | Download Now
(link will open in
a new window) |
| Who:
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New colleagues
and those needing a review of breastfeeding benefits. |
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Download
Real Player Instructions: Real Player is required to view
the video clips on this website. Click the download
link above and select
" Free RealOne Player" in the new window. The link
is located in the upper
right corner of the screen. |
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Video
- "Giving You the Best That I've Got" |
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| What: |
Breastfeeding
promotion video featuring Anita Baker.
Requires Real
Player | Download Now
(link will open in
a new window) |
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Parents,
community groups, health professionals |
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Download
Real Player Instructions: Real Player is required to view
the video clips on this website. Click the download
link above and select "Free RealOne Player" in the
new window. The link is located in the upper right corner of the
screen. |
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Other Breastfeeding Trainings,
Workshops & Conferences |
September
September 23-25, 2008 | Louisville, KY
National WIC Association Nutrition & Breastfeeding Conference
Galt House Hotel
www.nwica.org
October
October 8-10, 2008 | Little Rock, AR
Breastfeeding: A Course for Health Professionals
Sponsored by Arkansas WIC Program, Children’s Hospital & UAMS
Arkansas Children’s Hospital Children’s Hall
Registration brochures available in June
For more information call: (501)364-1576 or (501)280-4068
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