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The Supplementary Feeds in Special Circumstances course will cover supplementary feeding including when it is necessary and appropriate, and various methods of providing them. Also covered are principles around supporting the choice not to breastfeed and safe and effective storage, handling and preparation of powdered formula.

Course Content

The course features:

• multi-device compatible
• WCAG 2.0 accessibility
• practice and summative assessments, and
• a certificate of completion.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course the participant should be able to:

• define when supplementary feeding is necessary and appropriate
• apply different methods of supplementary feeding appropriate to individual circumstances
• give appropriate advice and support to mother's according to individual circumstances
• differentiate between the needs of a term and preterm baby
• demonstrate the principles required in supporting the choice not to breastfeed, and
• advise mothers on the safe preparation, handling and storage of powdered infant formula and alternative feeding methods.

Estimated Duration

1 hour

Target Audience

Any clinical or non-clinical employee of a health institution who is required to have an understanding of breastfeeding practice. This can include non-clinical staff (such as cleaners, cooks etc) through to nurses, midwives, doctors and lactation consultants.

Accreditation

This course has been endorsed by the Australian College of Midwives and attracts 1 MidPLUS and 1.25L CERPs point upon successful completion.