The 10960NAT Diploma of Breastfeeding Management is for healthcare professionals who want to provide high-quality, evidence-based breastfeeding education to their clients. This nationally recognised qualification will develop your knowledge of breastfeeding as well as your ability to communicate and counsel new and expectant mothers. The course covers: taking lactation histories and conducting breastfeeding assessments, using infant sleep and settling methods that support breastfeeding, managing breastfeeding situations and problems, facilitating infant nutrition, evaluating the use of breastmilk substitutes, and more. Enquire now for entry requirements, healthcare competencies, and upcoming enrolment dates.
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The Diploma of Breastfeeding Management will prepare you for the following roles.
A Breastfeeding Counsellor provides guidance to new mothers on breastfeeding their babies. You might offer advice in a one-to-one setting or conduc...
A Community Educator provides support and advice to nursing mothers on breastfeeding and other topics. You might promote breastfeeding in the commu...
A Lactation Consultant supports mothers and babies in breastfeeding practices, ensuring they receive the best possible care during the breastfeedin...
A Midwife is a nurse with special training in treating pregnant women and babies. You might support women during their pregnancy and assist in the...
Community Health Nurses are qualified RNs who have undertaken specialist training in primary health care and community health. They provide nursing...
Health Promotion Officers are community-based professionals who promote healthy living to the general public. They carry out community education pr...
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