Ethics and WHO Course

This course will meet the IBLCE CERP exam requirements for Ethics and WHO. IBLCE required as of October 2024 all applicants have 2 hours of WHO education. This course will meet these requirements. LEC has presented these in a prerecorded form with great feedback. In this new format the topics will be presented with discussion with live presenters for a more interactive course

2026 Dates & Times

Tuesday, July 7
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. EST / 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. CST

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Thursday, July 30
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. EST / 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. CST

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Wednesday, August 5
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. EST / 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. CST

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Tuesday, September 8
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. EST / 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. CST

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One-day live virtual program 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m.  No pre-course work or homework required.

  • 9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. — The WHO Code and Me: What is Ethical in LC Practice
  • 10:00 a.m.–10:15 a.m. — Break
  • 10:15 a.m.–11:15 a.m. — Becoming: Working Our Way from Novice to Expert in LC Practice
  • 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. — Can I Say That? Ethics for the LC in Digital Spaces
  • 12:15 p.m.–12:45 p.m. — Lunch
  • 12:45 p.m.–1:45 p.m. — Is Your Cup Half Empty? Preventing Burnout in a Caring Profession.
  • 1:45 p.m.–2:00 p.m. — Break
  • 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. — Why Now? The Importance of the WHO Code in Current Media Marketing.

5 E CERPs.

For information on which IBLCE categories are covered in the OA grant-funded trainings, please see the IBCLC CERP Guidance document.

This course is available for any staff requesting additional continuing education in Ethics and the WHO Code in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin.

Due to high demand, this year’s OA Grant trainings will be limited to primarily WIC Staff. For more information, please contact MWRtrainings@mphi.org.

  • Identify ethical practices for the LC in a digital environment.
  • Describe 3 examples of visual media violating the WHO Code will affect parent feeding choices.
  • Develop three new strategies for developing ethical practice.
  • List four methods to prevent burnout as a lactation services provider.

Two instructors from the following staff will be provided to facilitate discussion.

  • Stephanie Hutchinson BA, MBA, IBCLC
  • Carole Peterson MS, IBCLC
  • Mendy Roudebush BS, RD, IBCLC
  • JoAnn Allen MSN, RNC-MNN, IBCLC
  • Dawn Kersula MA, RN, LCCE, FACCE, IBCLC
  • Mendy Roudebush BS, RD, IBCLC
  • Sarah Wall RN, IBCLC, ICCE
  • Rhonda Wudtke RN, IBCLC

The deadline for registration is two weeks before the start of the training. All registrants will be placed on a short waitlist until approved by the Midwest region breastfeeding coordinators.

Once registered, all communication will come from Lactation Education Consultants (Stephanie Hutchinson). There is no fee for this training. In the event you need to cancel or reschedule a training, please email MWRtrainings@mphi.org.

Once registered all participants will be emailed a link to the virtual meeting and all PowerPoint handouts.