COMING BACK IN APRIL 2025 BY POPULAR DEMAND :~) YOU CAN REGISTER NOW!
VirTUAL/ONLINE LActation Feeding foundationS TRAINING
THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2025
5:30pm-7:30pm CST / 6:30pm-8:30pm EST
This is a LIVE Virtual/Online Training that will be held via Zoom Platform
Featuring kellie green, ma, CCC-SLP, IBCLC
FEEDING FOUNDATIONS TRAINING: BECOMING A LACTATION SPECIALIST AS AN SLP
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REGISTRATION DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, April 2, 2025 @ 5PM CST
speaker & DISCLOSURES
kellie green, ma, CCC-SLP, IBCLC
Kellie Green, MA, CCC-SLP, IBCLC is a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), who is passionate about supporting families through their breastfeeding journeys. With a strong background in infant feeding and oral motor development, she blends her expertise in speech pathology with specialized lactation support to provide comprehensive care to newborns and their families.
She earned her Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology and has accumulated extensive clinical experience working with infants and children facing feeding and communication challenges. Recognizing the critical intersection between feeding and communication, she pursued further training to become an IBCLC, allowing her to offer specialized breastfeeding support.
Kellie’s approach is holistic and family-centered, focusing on empowering parents with the knowledge and skills needed for successful breastfeeding. She believes in the importance of collaboration and works closely with pediatricians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure that each family receives coordinated and compassionate care.
Whether it's helping a baby latch effectively, addressing oral motor issues, or providing guidance on breastfeeding techniques, Kellie is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of the families she serves. Her goal is to help every family achieve their feeding goals, fostering healthy growth and development for their infants.
Financial Disclosures: Kellie Green receives salary and is the owner of Green Living and Wellness. She is receiving an honorarium for presenting the current training session.
Non-financial Disclosures: None.
FEEDING FOUNDATIONS TRAINING: BECOMING A LACTATION SPECIALIST AS AN SLP
Course Description
This specialized course is crafted for SLPs eager to expand their expertise to include lactation support. Focusing on the intricate relationship between infant feeding and lactation, this course aims to provide SLPs with the comprehensive knowledge and skills required to become certified lactation specialists.
Course Learner outcomes
The learner will be able to…
1) Explain Lactation Basics and the fundamental anatomy and physiology of lactation and breastfeeding.
2) Assess and Support Infant Feeding by identifying common feeding challenges and apply basic techniques to support successful breastfeeding.
3) Prepare for Lactation Certification by outlining the steps required to become a certified lactation consultant (IBCLC) and develop a plan to meet certification requirements.
AGENDA
THURSDAY, April 3, 2025 5:30pm-7:30pm (ALL TIMES CST)
5:30pm - 5:45pm: Introduction and Course Overview
5:45pm - 6:15pm: Lactation Basics - Anatomy and Physiology
6:15pm - 6:45pm: Assessing Infant Feeding Challenges
6:45pm - 7:15pm: Practical Techniques for Supporting Breastfeeding
7:15pm - 7:30pm: Pathways to Certification and Q&A
ONLINE training
ZOOM-Link for training attendance and other pertinent training information/materials will be sent via email to participants Wednesday April 2, 2025, the day before of the training when registration closes and all participants are accounted.
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
This training is offered for 0.2 ASHA CEUs / 2 Professional Development Hours
Course Completion Requirement: Participants are expected to be present for the entire program to receive completion certificate and be reported for ASHA CEUs. Individuals who are not present for the full program will not receive completion certificate and ASHA CEUs. No partial credit will be provided.
ONLINE Registration ONLY
Registration Fees:
PROFESSIONALS: $39.50 ($35.00 Registration Fee + $4.50 Online Processing/Administration Fee )
STUDENTS - must be currently enrolled in a university/college degree seeking program: $19.50 ($15.00 Registration Fee + $4.50 Online Processing/Administration Fee)
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, april 2, 2025 @ 5PM CST
Course Cancellation Policy: No refunds of online payment processing/administration fee. 100% of registration fee will be refunded if cancellation is received prior to March 1, 2025. 50% of registration fee will be refunded if cancellation is received March 1 - March 14, 2025. No refunds if cancelled on March 15, 2025 and thereafter. Cancellation must be submitted in writing via email to info@nashvillespeechandswallowing.com. All refunds returned following course date. If course is cancelled by Nashville Speech & Swallowing Specialists, PLLC participants will receive a refund of registration fees.
Training/Registration Questions or Special Needs: Please contact us at info@nashvillespeechandswallowing.com or 615-375-6695.