PEC015 - Introduction to Breast Pumps

This course introduces the new home medical equipment staff member to breast pumps. Because of the number of breast pumps and accessories on the market, this course will cover breast pumps in the broadest generic terms. For specific information related to a particular brand of breast pump, please consult the manufacturers.

Learning objectives:

1. Explain why frequent and effective removal of breastmilk is important. 
2. Explain the purpose of a breast pump and how it is used. 
3. Identify the four basic types of breast pumps. 
4. Explain how to determine the most appropriate breast pump for a lactating mother. 
5. Explain how to determine the most appropriate breast pump for a nursing mother; 
6. Explain how to properly clean breast pump parts after use. 
7. Explain the conditions under which breast milk should be stored. 

To successfully complete this course, you must attain a minimum score of 80% on the final exam and complete the course training survey.

Continuing education: 1.0 contact hour by the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC); VGM Education is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEUs for this program.