ALPI: Association of Lactation Professionals India Membership Form

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ALPI Members must follow and adhere to the WHO Code and IMS Act. Before you proceed, please review the links below.

WHO Code: https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/WHO-NMH-NHD-17.1
IMS Act: http://www.bpni.org/docments/IMS-act.pdf

Please fill in your personal details to apply for ALPI Membership. The ALPI Executive Team will review your application and give a response within 1 business week. The ALPI ET has the right to reject an application if deemed in alignment with ALPI Code of Conduct and Scope of Practice.

Name *

Please enter your name as it should appear on ALPI Membership Certificate and Service Directory.

Email *

Work Address *

Phone Number *

Please enter your 10 digit mobile number:

Designation *

Please mention your designation at your work place. (Lactation Consultant, Lactation Counsellor, Nurse, Dietitian, Nutritionist, Pediatrician, Gynaecologist, Dentist, Pediatric Surgeon, eg)

Type of Practice *

You can select multiple options. You may mention more details in the next section "Introduction."

Private Practice

Hospital Based Lactation Professional

Community work, home visits, etc

Advocacy

Lactation Student

Other:

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Introduction

Please tell us about yourself and your work in a short introduction.

Lactation Certifications or Lactation Training *

Please list any lactation certifications, training or courses. If you are currently a lactation student, please mention that.

I have completed my lactation certification/ training. *

If you have not completed your lactation certification or training, we will assign you "ALPI Student" status. Once you have your certificate, please send to ALPI at: info@lactationprofessionalsindia.com

Yes

Professional Qualifications and Certifications *

Please list your professional degrees, diplomas or certifications.

Professional Associations *

List any memberships with professional groups or forums (eg IAP, BPNI, ILCA, MCI, DMC, Nursing councils, etc.)

ALPI CODE *

Please tick each item to show your agreement. Selecting each item implies that you have read and understood the clauses. ALPI Members are obliged to abide by this ALPI Code of Conduct.

I will provide knowledgeable and competent breastfeeding help to families through skilled lactation care, adhering to my professional code of conduct.

I will seek out educational opportunities and continued training to keep current in lactation skills and practice.

I will provide lactation/breastfeeding training and education for medical professionals, allied healthcare workers, medical students through conferences, workshops, seminars, CME, etc. in order to expand the lactation profession.

I will provide educational opportunities for breastfeeding families in each unique situation (before and after birth, going back to work, etc.), and I will adapt my practice to meet the family’s needs.

I will promote ALPI, the lactation field, skilled lactation care and breastfeeding through public promotion and continued professional development.

I will promote other quality lactation/breastfeeding professionals for antenatal and postnatal support and breastfeeding friendly medical professionals for greater collaboration.

I will protect breastfeeding by developing evidence-based lactation initiatives, standards, policies and monitoring procedures for lactation and breastfeeding professionals in India.

I will protect breastfeeding by following, monitoring and promoting the WHO International Code for the Marketing of Infant Milk Substitutes and IMS Act India.

I will not work for, give seminars for or promote companies that are not compliant of the WHO International Code- read here and the IMS Act India.

I will partner with other breastfeeding focused organizations both in India and internationally with respect.

I will partner and collaborate with members of the lactation and medical community in a professional manner.

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ALPI Declaration *

I have read the above ALPI Code, and I affirm & commit to upholding the ALPI Code. I understand that the ALPI Team reserves the right to terminate my membership at any time, if I have shared incorrect information or have not followed the ALPI Code.

I understand that ALPI Membership does not entitle me to practice as a Lactation Professional, if I do not have any certification or training in Lactation/ Breastfeeding.

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