Lactation Consultant Education

The Lactation Consultant Education Certificate of Completion prepares individuals to specialize in the clinical management of breastfeeding. This certificate, consisting of three classes, meets the Lactation Education Accreditation and Approval Committee (LEAARC) standards of ninety hours of lactation-specific content plus five hours of communication skills to become an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). Courses will cover requirements to become an IBCLC, including scope of practice, ethics, documentation, and clinical assessments. This program equips professionals with practical skills to effectively address clinical management challenges when working with breastfeeding individuals.

Program Courses & Requirements

Learning Outcomes

• Develop a breastfeeding care plan from the provided case studies incorporating best practices in lactation management to support breastfeeding/chestfeeding individuals and their families.
• Recall basic breastfeeding management principles, such as basic anatomy and physiology of lactation, positioning and latch, and common breastfeeding methods