Knowledge and understanding of the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes is essential to every health professional's ethical and moral toolkit. Learn about the Code and your role in standing strong against the industry playbook on marketing and misleading information to families, other health professionals, and the public.
This course aims to introduce you to the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes and subsequent WHA resolutions (The Code).
When you have finished this course, you will have a good understanding of why the International Code is so important in protecting infants and young children and the role and responsibility you play as a healthcare worker.
You will be introduced to many tools and resources that are available to help you build your own Code resource toolkit. You will also have a very good introduction to how to avoid Conflict of Interest.
If you are planning to take the IBCLC examination or recertify this course meets the two (2) hours of education focused on the WHO Code required by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) as part of the lactation education for the IBCLC examination and recertification application.
- Access Time:
- 1 month (starting from the time of purchase)
Enrolling in more than 1 course? Time is cumulative, i.e. buy 2 courses, have 2 months access to both courses - Tutor:
- This course is self-directed and untutored
Course Aim
This course aims to introduce you to the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes and subsequent WHA resolutions (The International Code) and the role of the healthcare worker.
Learning Objectives
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:Describe the historical role industry and medical associations have played in negatively impacting Maternal Child Health.
Explain why the International Code is so important for protecting Maternal, Infant, and child health.
Describe the Aim and Scope of the International Code
Identify the products covered by the International Code
List the key provisions of the International Code
Identify the roles and responsibilities of the Health worker related to the International Code
Identify the tools and resources that support monitoring the International Code and reporting violations
Identify why it is essential to avoid conflict of interest (COI) and the WHA resolutions associated with COI
Accreditation:
This course fulfills the pre-exam requirement of 2 hours focused on the WHO Code for IBLCE candidates.
- 2 E CERPs (meets the requirement by IBLCE of the two (2) hours of education focused on the WHO Code)
- 2 hours - Continued Education / Professional Development
- 2 hours - IBCLC Detailed Content Outline topics
- Domain VII. Clinical Skills, C. Ethical and Legal Issues, 5. WHO code – advocacy and policy
Administration
This self-directed course provides an introduction to the topic of The International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes.
The coursework should take approximately 2 hours as you work through the study topics course content, and online required readings, and listen to some audiovisual presentations. The course has interactive activities and a final multiple-choice assessment to assess your knowledge.
This is a 2-hour course, and you have access for one month from your date of enrollment.
Fees and Enrollment
US$39 / course.
The enrollment period is for one month.
Assessment
The course is assessed by an automatically graded multiple-choice assessment. You will receive your grade immediately.
To collect your certificate, you will need to pass the assessment with a minimum passing grade of 80%.