28th Annual Douglas College Breast/Chestfeeding Education Day
Monday, May 11th, 2026 - 8:30 am - 12:30 pm PST
Presenting online with the following speakers:
Melissa Cole, MS, IBCLC, RLC is a board certified lactation consultant, neonatal oral-motor assessment professional, and clinical herbalist in private practice. Melissa has been passionate about providing comprehensive, holistic lactation support and improving the level of clinical lactation skills for health professionals. She enjoys teaching, researching and writing about wellness and lactation-related topics. Melissa holds a bachelor of science degree in maternal child health and lactation consulting and her master’s work is in therapeutic, clinical herbalism. Melissa actively conducts research and collaborates with several lactation and health care professional associations. | 
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Jessy Dame, RN is a very proud Two-Spirit, Métis, Certified Registered Nurse. Jessy was a recipient of the King Charles III Coronation Medal in September 2024. Jessy’s family is from Treaty 1 and 2 territory, which is known today as Winnipeg and St Rose-du-lac. Jessy has worked within Neonatal/Postnatal health. He currently works casually within a queer sexual health clinic in downtown Vancouver. Jessy is the Indigenous Sex and Gender Leader within the Indigenous Wellness team and the Director of Two-Spirit Health with the Community Based Research Centre. Through these roles Jessy is able to work with and for the Two-Spirit community to create resources and advocate for services | 
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L-CERPs: C2026053
IBLCE CERPS Verification No.: 3.5
Fee: 60.00 + $3.00 GST = $63.00
CRN: 21556
Recording Access: May 11th - August 31st, 2026
Time PST | Topic & Category | Speaker |
8:30-8:45am | Welcome and Introduction | Denise Cacchioni |
8:45-11:00 am | Evaluating Beyond the Frenulum I. Development and Nutrition | Melissa Cole |
11:00-11:15 am | Break |
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11:15-12:30 pm | Baby Feeding Beyond the Binary V. Psychology, Sociology, and Anthropology | Jessy Dame |
12:30 pm | Closing Remarks | Denise Cacchioni |
Please note:
Registrants must log into the Blackboard Learning Management system to access the Zoom link and course materials.
Blackboard login details will be provided upon registration.
80% quiz completion required to receive L-CERP's, deadline August 31st, 2026.
Recognition of Completion (with CERP's or educational hours) will be awarded.
If you have suggestions for speakers or are interested in speaking, please email ce_perinatal@douglascollege.ca.
Registration options
Call: 604-527-5472 Toll free: 1-866-930-5472
Email: cereg@douglascollege.ca
Submit a registration form
Withdrawal/Refunds request must be made by Tuesday, May 5th, 2026 4:00 pm PST.