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    Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
    EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

    Course Overview

    This Introduction to Breastfeeding For Medical Students training is a one-week online course. This course syllabus was designed and offered through the University of Glasgow and Unicef UK Baby Friendly Initiative through the FutureLearn platform. Charlotte Wright and Francesca Entwistle are the professors for this online course.

    Learn the healthcare training and knowledge you need to know about breastfeeding. This course, developed in collaboration with Unicef UK and the University of Glasgow, introduces medical students to breastfeeding, including what is in human milk, why breastfeeding is important, and how to best support families and gain the knowledge to encourage breastfeeding.

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    The Highlights

    • One-week online course
    • Three hours per week
    • Digital certificate when eligible
    • Access to course materials
    • Learn at your own pace

    Programme Offerings

    • Tests to check your learning
    • University of Glasgow's and Unicef UK's Baby Friendly Initiative's designed syllabus
    • Discuss your learning in comments
    • Intermediate level

    Courses and Certificate Fees

    Certificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
    yesFuturelearn

    Introduction to Breastfeeding For Medical Students Fee Structure

    Description

    Amount in INR

    Limited Access

    Free

    Buy Course

    Rs. 1,100/Subscribe & save

    Subscribe & Save

    Rs. 6,500/one-off payment


    Eligibility Criteria

    Certification Qualifying Details

    • Completion of the Introduction to Breastfeeding For Medical Students certification by the University of Glasgow and Unicef UK's Baby Friendly Initiative through the  FutureLearn platform. Applicants must attend and finish 90% of the course steps, in addition to all assessments, in order to receive the certificate.

    What you will learn

    After completing this Introduction to Breastfeeding For Medical Students certification syllabus, users will describe the main components of human breast milk and their functions, as well as the significance of Human milk and breastfeeding are beneficial to human health. Understanding the anatomy and physiology of lactation, as well as the key practices involved aid in the initiation and maintenance of breastfeeding. Understand the doctor's role in supporting and advocating for breastfeeding, as well as the doctor's role in assisting parents in formula feeding as safely as possible. Recognize the broader social, cultural, and political influences on infant feeding, as well as the significance of the WHO International Code for the Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes and subsequent WHA resolutions (the Code), and how it affects practice.


    Who it is for

    Candidates who are first-year medical students and who want to learn more about the importance of human milk, the differences between human milk and infant formula, and how to best support babies, mothers, and families when it comes to infant feeding.


    Admission Details

    Students may take the following steps to gain admission to Introduction to Breastfeeding For Medical Students certification course classes:  

    Step 1: Follow the official URL: https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/an-introduction-to-breast-feeding-for-medical-students

    Step 2: Participants must create an account on the FutureLearn website.

    Step 3: Only after the participant has registered and logged in is admission confirmed.

    The Syllabus

    Instructors

    University of Glasgow, Glasgow Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

    1: What are the requirements for obtaining a completion certificate?

    To receive the certificate, candidates must complete 90% of the course steps as well as all assessments.

    2: Who will benefit from this Introduction to Breastfeeding For Medical Students certification online course?

    First-year medical students who want to learn more about the importance of human milk, the differences between human milk and infant formula, and how to best support babies, mothers, and families through infant feeding.

    3: Who is in charge of issuing the course completion certificate?

    The University of Glasgow and the Unicef UK Baby Friendly Initiative collaborated to develop and offer this course syllabus.

    4: How long will this Introduction to Breastfeeding For Medical Students online course last?

    This is a one-week online course that will take you three hours per week to complete.

    5: Who teaches the online course Introduction to Breastfeeding for Medical Students?

    This online course's professors are Charlotte Wright and Francesca Entwistle.

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