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Halton BFI Education Courses

Education is essential to providing knowledgeable breastfeeding and infant feeding support. The Halton Baby-Friendly Initiative provides Breastfeeding Level I and Level II WHO/UNICEF courses as well as a Supporting the Formula Fed Infant: Informed Decision Making course. Periodically we offer an Ethics course and Breastfeeding Update Sessions. Courses and short sessions are designed for health workers interested in enriching their practice and supporting families to meet their infant feeding goals.  

Upcoming Courses

  • Supporting the Formula Fed Infant: Informed Decision Making
    Supporting the Formula Fed Infant: Informed Decision Making
    Mon, Jan 19
    Zoom webinar
    Jan 19, 2026, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    Zoom webinar
    This is a 3 hour course that explores the Baby-Friendly Initiative and how it supports and protects all types of infant feeding, including formula feeding.
  • Breastfeeding Level I Course
    Breastfeeding Level I Course
    Mon, Feb 09
    Zoom Webinar
    Feb 09, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – Feb 10, 2026, 3:30 p.m.
    Zoom Webinar
    This course is designed for health workers interested in enriching their practice and supporting families to meet their breastfeeding goals. Courses are held virtually on Zoom.
  • Breastfeeding Level II Course
    Breastfeeding Level II Course
    Tue, Mar 10
    Zoom Webinar
    Mar 10, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – Mar 11, 2026, 3:30 p.m.
    Zoom Webinar
    This two-day advanced course further explores, promotes and supports human lactation and breastfeeding through examining current evidence-based, best practice. Courses are held virtually on Zoom.
  • Making a Difference - Practical Ethics Course
    Making a Difference - Practical Ethics Course
    Mon, Apr 13
    Zoom Webinar
    Apr 13, 2026, 12:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    Zoom Webinar
    This 4.5 hour course is about the ethics and professional responsibilities to support reliable, accurate and non-judgmental support for parents facing the breastfeeding decision. Courses are held virtually on Zoom.
  • Breastfeeding Briefs - The Milky Way
    Breastfeeding Briefs - The Milky Way
    Mon, May 11
    Zoom Webinar
    May 11, 2026, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    Zoom Webinar
    "The Milky Way: initiating and establishing milk supply, dealing with oversupply, suppressing lactation" is a 1 hour session. Courses are held virtually on Zoom.
  • Breastfeeding Briefs - Ergonomics of Breastfeeding
    Breastfeeding Briefs - Ergonomics of Breastfeeding
    Wed, Jun 10
    Zoom Webinar
    Jun 10, 2026, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
    Zoom Webinar
    "Ergonomics of Breastfeeding" is a 1 hour session. Courses are held virtually on Zoom.
  • Breastfeeding Level II Course
    Breastfeeding Level II Course
    Mon, Sep 14
    Zoom Webinar
    Sep 14, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – Sep 15, 2026, 3:30 p.m.
    Zoom Webinar
    This two-day advanced course further explores, promotes and supports human lactation and breastfeeding through examining current evidence-based, best practice. Courses are held virtually on Zoom.
  • Breastfeeding Briefs - Biomechanics of Suckling
    Breastfeeding Briefs - Biomechanics of Suckling
    Thu, Oct 01
    Zoom Webinar
    Oct 01, 2026, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
    Zoom Webinar
    "Biomechanics of Suckling: effective milk transfer" is a 1 hour session. Courses are held virtually on Zoom.
  • Breastfeeding Briefs - Supplemental Clinical Case Studies
    Breastfeeding Briefs - Supplemental Clinical Case Studies
    Wed, Oct 07
    Zoom Webinar
    Oct 07, 2026, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
    Zoom Webinar
    Supplementation Clinical Case Studies is a 1 hour session. Courses are held virtually on Zoom.
  • Breastfeeding Level I Course
    Breastfeeding Level I Course
    Mon, Nov 09
    Zoom Webinar
    Nov 09, 2026, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    Zoom Webinar
    This course is designed for health workers interested in enriching their practice and supporting families to meet their breastfeeding goals. It will be held 4 consecutive Monday afternoons, November 9, 16, 23 and 30 1:-4:00. Courses are held virtually on Zoom.
  • Making a Difference - Practical Ethics Course
    Making a Difference - Practical Ethics Course
    Fri, Nov 13
    Zoom Webinar
    Nov 13, 2026, 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
    Zoom Webinar
    This 4.5 hour course is about the ethics and professional responsibilities to support reliable, accurate and non-judgmental support for parents facing the breastfeeding decision. Courses are held virtually on Zoom.
  • Breastfeeding Briefs - Breastfeeding the late preterm infant
    Breastfeeding Briefs - Breastfeeding the late preterm infant
    Tue, Dec 01
    Zoom Webinar
    Dec 01, 2026, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
    Zoom Webinar
    "Breastfeeding the late preterm infant" is a 1 hour session. Courses are held virtually on Zoom.

Registration

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Please note: 

  • Registration is not secured until payment is received and processed

  • All courses are being offered online through Zoom 

  • Registration automatically adds you to our mailing list. You can unsubscribe from this list at any time.

​Education credits - IBCLE CERPs and CMEs

Level I Breastfeeding: Categories L and E CERPs.

Level II Breastfeeding: Categories L CERPs.

Breastfeeding Updates: Categories L, E and R CERPs depending on the particular type of session.

Practical Ethics: Category E CERPs.

Supporting the Formula Fed Infant: Categories tbd (application submitted)

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Please note that CERPs are determined by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) and are subject to frequent changes.

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CMEs can be applied for individually by the participant.

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Our Facilitator: 

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Kathy O’Grady is a registered nurse and an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). Her goal is to share practical knowledge and skills to empower health workers and families to succeed, support systems level change and knowledge translation to facilitate the implementation of evidence-based best practice.

 Kathy is a WHO|UNICEF trained BFHI Assessor and Trainer (1991) and BFI Assessor for the Breastfeeding Committee for Canada (BCC) and Canadian delegate to the International BFHI Network. Kathy recently retired from Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto where she worked as a lactation consultant (2004-2024) and was National Director of the Breastfeeding Committee for Canada BFI Collaborative Project Coach Mentor Program (2023-25). 

Kathy is a breastfeeding educator and author of the “Making a Difference” Courses For Health Care Professionals. ​

Frequently asked questions

Page last updated February 2024

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