Breastfeeding guidanceLaajuus (1.5 cr)
Code: SZ00CL36
Credits
1.5 op
Objective
Purpose
On this course, you will learn the basics of breastfeeding guidance to be able to instruct and support mothers and families in successful breastfeeding, promote baby-friendliness and protect breastfeeding.
Course competences
Health promotion competence
Objectives
After completing this course, you will be able to apply and provide evidence-based breastfeeding guidance and dietary advice to families expecting a child and with infants.
You understand the factors promoting breastfeeding and the challenges related to breastfeeding on an individual, communal and social level.
You understand the significance of protecting, promoting and supporting breastfeeding as part of the overall well-being of women, families with infants and the community.
Content
Baby Friendly Initiative
National and international breastfeeding recommendations
Dietary recommendations for infants
The anatomy and physiology of breastfeeding
The safeguarding of the building and maintenance of milk production
Breastfeeding confidence
Evidence-based breastfeeding guidance
Signs of successful breastfeeding
Latching and breastfeeding positions
Breastfeeding and health
Special circumstances and challenges in breastfeeding
Relationships, sexuality and multiculturalism from the point of view of breastfeeding
Qualifications
For students and professionals in the social and health field
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
You are able to plan, implement and evaluate with justifications the -based breastfeeding guidance and dietary advice for families expecting a baby and families with infants.
You are able to justify the factors promoting breastfeeding and the challenges related to breastfeeding on an individual, communal and social level.
You are able to provide grounds for the significance of protecting, promoting and supporting breastfeeding as part of the overall well-being of women, infants and families with infants.
Enrollment
01.08.2024 - 19.08.2024
Timing
26.08.2024 - 18.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 op
Virtual portion
0.5 op
Mode of delivery
50 % Face-to-face, 50 % Online learning
Unit
School of Health and Social Studies
Campus
Lutakko Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 15
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
- Christina Mantsinen
Teacher in charge
Elina Tiainen
Objectives
Purpose
On this course, you will learn the basics of breastfeeding guidance to be able to instruct and support mothers and families in successful breastfeeding, promote baby-friendliness and protect breastfeeding.
Course competences
Health promotion competence
Objectives
After completing this course, you will be able to apply and provide evidence-based breastfeeding guidance and dietary advice to families expecting a child and with infants.
You understand the factors promoting breastfeeding and the challenges related to breastfeeding on an individual, communal and social level.
You understand the significance of protecting, promoting and supporting breastfeeding as part of the overall well-being of women, families with infants and the community.
Content
Baby Friendly Initiative
National and international breastfeeding recommendations
Dietary recommendations for infants
The anatomy and physiology of breastfeeding
The safeguarding of the building and maintenance of milk production
Breastfeeding confidence
Evidence-based breastfeeding guidance
Signs of successful breastfeeding
Latching and breastfeeding positions
Breastfeeding and health
Special circumstances and challenges in breastfeeding
Relationships, sexuality and multiculturalism from the point of view of breastfeeding
Time and location
Lähiopetus:
19.9.24 klo 9.45-11.15 P2_D405
25.9.24 klo 12.15-15.30 P2_D405
1.10.24 klo 8.00-13.45 P2_D405
13.11.24 klo 8.00-13.45 P2_D405
Learning materials and recommended literature
Deufel M. & Montonen E. (toim.) 2017. Onnistunut imetys. Duodecim. e-kirja.
Hakulinen T., Otronen K. & Kuronen M. Kansallinen imetyksen edistämisen toimintaohjelma vuosille 2018-2022. THL.
Teaching methods
Flipped learning
Contact teaching, independent study of the material, online tests, learning task, training, demonstration of competence
Practical training and working life connections
Online exam in the fall semester of 2024
Exam dates and retake possibilities
Verkkotentti syyslukukaudella 2024
Student workload
40,5h
contact teaching 15h
breastfeeding guidance training and demonstration of competence 8h
independent study 16
online exam 1,5 h
Content scheduling
Contact teaching will take place on three days during the autumn semester 2024
Breastfeeding guidance training and the demonstration of competence take place in training that involves expectant families or families with an infant
Evaluation scale
Pass/Fail
Evaluation criteria, pass/failed
You are able to plan, implement and evaluate with justifications the -based breastfeeding guidance and dietary advice for families expecting a baby and families with infants.
You are able to justify the factors promoting breastfeeding and the challenges related to breastfeeding on an individual, communal and social level.
You are able to provide grounds for the significance of protecting, promoting and supporting breastfeeding as part of the overall well-being of women, infants and families with infants.
Prerequisites
For students and professionals in the social and health field