Course Overview
This course provides foundational knowledge for healthcare providers supporting mothers, newborns, and families throughout the breastfeeding journey. It is a theory-based course designed to equip students with the essential knowledge needed to help mother-infant dyads achieve a successful breastfeeding experience. For those pursuing or renewing certification as International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC), this course offers 45 lactation-specific education hours. These hours count toward the 90-hour requirement for IBCLC Pathways 1 and 3. Upon successful completion of the full course, students will receive a certificate confirming these hours. Please note that this does not apply to students taking the course as a Challenge option.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$305.40 - $963.23 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
As a healthcare practitioner, you are expected to follow professional standards of practice throughout all SN programs and courses. In this course, you will have opportunities to use the processes of critical thinking, systematic inquiry, communication, collaboration, leadership, professionalism, and clinical decision-making. Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to:
- Explain key breastfeeding concepts and practices in relation to primary health care.
- Describe the composition of human milk.
- Identify key principles that support lactation.
- Describe the interconnection of the various elements of the initial feed and how care-practices affect the ongoing breastfeeding experience.
- Describe strategies to assist and support mothers with breastfeeding challenges.
- Recommend hospital and community breastfeeding resources and strategies that promote, support, and protect both mothers and infants with special health situations that can challenge the breastfeeding experience.
- Identify global initiatives related to implementing change to promote, support, and protect a breastfeeding culture.
- Acknowledge personal attitudes and beliefs about breastfeeding and be aware of how they may impact the care and support of the breastfeeding dyad.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2023
Related Programs
The Breastfeeding Experience (NSPN 7150) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Health Sciences
- Neonatal Nursing Specialty
Advanced Certificate Part-time
- Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Full-time
- Pediatric Nursing Specialty (Standard Option)
Advanced Certificate Part-time
- Perinatal Nursing Specialty (Standard Option)
Advanced Certificate Part-time
- Specialty Nursing (Neonatal)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
- Specialty Nursing (Pediatric - Standard Option)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
- Specialty Nursing (Perinatal - Standard Option)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below are seven offerings of NSPN 7150 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 65352
Dates
Apr 07 - Jun 26 Loading
- CRN 65352
- $493.34 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 07 - Jun 26 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Amanda Kelloway
Course outline
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course offering. Departmental approval is required for this course offering. You will not be able to register without it.
Important information
- Available for exam challenge only.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- IMPORTANT: THIS SECTION IS FOR PERINATAL NURSES. IF YOU ARE A NEONATAL NURSE PLEASE REGISTER IN THE NEONATAL SECTION. This challenge section is for PERINATAL nurses who have at least 18-20 hours of formal breastfeeding education and a minimum of 3-6 months of full-time postpartum nursing experience. Please send a copy of your certificate and resume to the Program Assistant for review and approval at elaine_innes@bcit.ca. **Learners will NOT have access to course materials in this challenge course.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval Departmental approval is required for this course offering. You will not be able to register without it.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
CRN 65353
Dates
Apr 07 - Jun 26 Loading
- CRN 65353
- $305.40 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 07 - Jun 26 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Shannon Leonard
Course outline
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course offering. Departmental approval is required for this course offering. You will not be able to register without it.
Important information
- Available for re-registration (course extension) only.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- IMPORTANT: THIS SECTION IS FOR PERINATAL NURSES. IF YOU ARE A NEONATAL NURSE PLEASE REGISTER IN THE NEONATAL SECTION. This is a re-registration course for PERINATAL learners who were unable to complete the course in the previous term and is a one time only option. You must have approval from your instructor, please forward the email to the Program Assistant at elaine_innes@bcit.ca for review and approval to register.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval Departmental approval is required for this course offering. You will not be able to register without it.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
CRN 68736
Dates
Apr 07 - Jun 26 Loading
- CRN 68736
- $963.23 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 07 - Jun 26 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Ali Lee
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- MPORTANT: THIS SECTION IS FOR NEONATAL NURSES. IF YOU ARE A PERINATAL NURSE PLEASE REGISTER IN THE PERINATAL SECTION. This course is for NEONATAL Nurses. This is an online guided course. Learners are required to attend two virtual sessions in Weeks 3 and 5 of the course. Dates and further details will be provided at the start of the course. Attendance is mandatory. If you have completed formal breastfeeding training with a minimum of 18-20 hours and have a minimum of 3-6 months of full-time postpartum nursing experience, please sent the certificate and a resume to the Program Assistant at sandra_mcivor@bcit.ca (prior to registering) for review as you may be able to challenge.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
CRN 68744
Dates
Apr 07 - Jun 26 Loading
- CRN 68744
- $963.23 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 07 - Jun 26 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Shannon Leonard
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- IMPORTANT: THIS SECTION IS FOR PERINATAL NURSES. IF YOU ARE A NEONATAL NURSE PLEASE REGISTER IN THE NEONATAL SECTION. This is an online guided course. Learners are required to attend two virtual sessions in Weeks 3 and 5 of the course. Dates and further details will be provided at the start of the course. Attendance is mandatory. Students of NSPN 7150 will receive a course information email approximately 1 month prior to term start. If you have completed formal breastfeeding training with a minimum of 18-20 hours and have a minimum of 3-6 months of full-time postpartum nursing experience, please send the certificate and a resume to the Program Assistant at elaine_innes@bcit.ca prior to registering for review as you may be eligible to challenge.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
CRN 69296
Dates
Apr 07 - Jun 26 Loading
- CRN 69296
- $493.34 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 07 - Jun 26 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Ali Lee
Course outline
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course offering. Departmental approval is required for this course offering. You will not be able to register without it.
Important information
- Available for exam challenge only.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- IMPORTANT: THIS SECTION IS FOR NEONATAL NURSES. If you are a Perinatal Nurse please register in the Perinatal section. This NEONATAL challenge section is for nurses who have at least 18-20 hours of formal breastfeeding education and a minimum of 3-6 months of full-time postpartum nursing experience. Please send a copy of your certificate and resume to the Program Assistant for review and approval at sandra_mcivor@bcit.ca. **Learners will NOT have access to course materials in this challenge course.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval Departmental approval is required for this course offering. You will not be able to register without it.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
CRN 70055
Dates
Apr 07 - Jun 26 Loading
- CRN 70055
- $305.40 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 07 - Jun 26 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Ali Lee
Course outline
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course offering. Departmental approval is required for this course offering. You will not be able to register without it.
Important information
- Available for re-registration (course extension) only.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- IMPORTANT: This section is for NEONATAL NURSES. If you are a PERINATAL NURSE please register in the Perinatal section. This is a re-registration section course for NEONATAL learners who were unable to complete the course in the previous term and is a one time only option. You must have approval from your instructor, please forward the email to the Program Assistant at sandra_mcivor@bcit.ca for review and approval to register.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval Departmental approval is required for this course offering. You will not be able to register without it.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
CRN 61959
Dates
Apr 07 - Jun 26 Loading
- CRN 61959
- $963.23 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 07 - Jun 26 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Jessica Dyck
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- IMPORTANT: THIS SECTION IS FOR PERINATAL NURSES. IF YOU ARE A NEONATAL NURSE PLEASE REGISTER IN THE NEONATAL SECTION. This is an online guided course. Learners are required to attend two virtual sessions in Weeks 3 and 5 of the course. Dates and further details will be provided at the start of the course. Attendance is mandatory. Students of NSPN 7150 will receive a course information email approximately 1 month prior to term start. If you have completed formal breastfeeding training with a minimum of 18-20 hours and have a minimum of 3-6 months of full-time postpartum nursing experience, please send the certificate and a resume to the Program Assistant at elaine_innes@bcit.ca prior to registering for review as you may be eligible to challenge.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
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