The Gold standard in lactation education
Lactation University has developed a unique, hybrid IBCLC Prep Course that prepares students to sit for and pass the IBLCE Exam. Our advanced training not only covers every required discipline, but also serves to guide individuals to become a successful community, hospital or private practice Lactation Consultant. Join our mailing list to be notified when we launch!
International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) Prep Course
this training FULFILLS the 95 hours of lactation-specific education IBLCE requires (including the new requirement of 5 hours of communication centered around lactation)
New Course Beginning Winter, 2021
Investment: $975 (partial scholarship and group rates available)
Required Text: Breastfeeding and Human Lactation & Counselling the Nursing Mother
Required Resource: The Breastfeeding Atlas
Project 1: Research Paper, APA Format
Project 2: Case Study
Project 3: Breastfeeding Conference
Investment: $975 (partial scholarship and group rates available)
Required Text: Breastfeeding and Human Lactation & Counselling the Nursing Mother
Required Resource: The Breastfeeding Atlas
Project 1: Research Paper, APA Format
Project 2: Case Study
Project 3: Breastfeeding Conference
Required Texts:
Breastfeeding and Human Lactation, Sixth Edition
The Breastfeeding Atlas, Sixth Edition
Breastfeeding and Human Lactation, Sixth Edition
The Breastfeeding Atlas, Sixth Edition
Each module consists of lectures, discussions, quizzes, exams, videos, activities, projects, picture reviews, homework and reading assignments. Modules consist of 8 didactic hours. Each module has a minimum of 2 hours of in-person instruction every other week, and 4-6 hours of recorded presentations. Course completion results in 96 hours of lactation-specific education.
Below is a sample agenda. Registered students will receive active links with class information.
*Endorsement by IBLCE not implied
Below is a sample agenda. Registered students will receive active links with class information.
*Endorsement by IBLCE not implied
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Module 1
Public Health & Advocacy Required Reading B&H Ch 1-2 Guest Lecture: TBA Application Worksheet: BFHI evaluation and status of local hospital(s) Discussion Topic: Barriers to breastfeeding in the workplace Image Review How to evaluate photos Sample Test Questions Group Project: Commercial/PSA (presented in share drive) HW: Create a hospital or employment breastfeeding policy |
Module 2
Ethical & Legal Issues Pharmacology & Toxicology Required Reading B&H pp: Ch 17-18, 23 Guest Lecture: TBA Application Worksheet: State Breastfeeding Laws Discussion Topic: What is the problem with Conflict of Interest? Image Review The importance of photograph consent forms Sample Test Questions Group Project: Disclosure slide/statement for presenters HW: Create a hospital or employment breastfeeding policy |
Module 3
Research Required Reading B&H Ch 19-21 Guest Lecture: TBA Application Worksheet: Types of Research Discussion Topic: Where can researchers find funding streams? Image Review Breastfeeding Atlas Sample Test Questions Group Project: List of evidence-based websites, journals and publications HW: Annotated bibliography Heads up: Research project topic due |
Module 4
Education & Communication Required Reading B&H Ch 22 Guest Lecture: TBA Application Worksheet: Motivational Interviewing Discussion Topic: What should be included in a client's care plan? Image Review Breastfeeding Atlas Sample Test Questions Group Project: Conference discussion and planning HW: Create a prenatal breastfeeding class Heads up: Class presentations begin in Module 5 |
Additional module information only available to registered students. Enroll to view remaining 8 modules, and begin your journey to become proficient in lactation education.