The Gold standard in lactation education
Lactation University has developed a unique, hybrid IBCLC Prep Course that prepares students to sit and pass the IBLCE Exam. Our advanced training not only covers every required discipline, but also serves to guide individuals through the process of becoming a Lactation Consultant.
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 Soon
Investment: $995 (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: $995 (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, Seventh Edition
Breastfeeding and Human Lactation, Sixth Edition
The Breastfeeding Atlas, Seventh Edition
Each module consists of lecture, discussion, quizzes, exams, videos, activities, projects, picture reviews, homework and reading assignments. Modules consist of 8 didactic hours. 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 pp: Counseling Guest Lecture: Application Worksheet: BFHI status of local hospitals Discussion Topic: Barriers to breastfeeding in the workplace Image Review How to evaluate photos Sample Test Questions HW: Create a hospital or employment breastfeeding policy |
Module 2
Ethical & Legal Issues Pharmacology & Toxicology Required Reading B&H pp: Counseling Guest Lecture: Application Worksheet: State Breastfeeding Laws Discussion Topic: What is the problem with Conflict of Interest? Image Review The importance of photograph consents forms Sample Test Questions HW: Create a hospital or employment breastfeeding policy |
Module 3
Research Required Reading B&H pp: Counseling Guest Lecture: Application Worksheet: Types of Research Discussion Topic: Where can researchers find funding streams? Image Review Breastfeeding Atlas Sample Test Questions HW: Annotated bibliography Heads up: Research project topic due |
Module 4
Education & Communication Required Reading B&H pp: Counseling Guest Lecture: Application Worksheet: Motivational Interviewing Discussion Topic: What should be included in a client's care plan? Image Review Breastfeeding Atlas Sample Test Questions HW: Create a prenatal breastfeeding class Heads up: Class presentations begin in Module 5 |
Additional module information only available to registered students
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Module 5
Development & Nutrition (Infant) Required Reading B&H pp: Counseling Guest Lecture: Application Worksheet: TBD Discussion Topic: TBD Image Review Sample Test Questions HW: TBD |
Module 6
Development & Nutrition (Maternal) Required Reading B&H pp: Counseling Guest Lecture: Application Worksheet: TBD Discussion Topic: TBD Image Review Sample Test Questions HW: TBD |
Module 7
Physiology & Endocrinology Required Reading B&H pp: Counseling Guest Lecture: Application Worksheet: TBD Discussion Topic: TBD Image Review Sample Test Questions HW: TBD |
Module 8
Pathology (Infant) Required Reading B&H pp: Counseling Guest Lecture: Application Worksheet: TBD Discussion Topic: TBD Image Review Sample Test Questions HW: TBD |
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Module 9
Pathology (Maternal) Required Reading B&H pp: Counseling Guest Lecture: Application Worksheet: TBD Discussion Topic: TBD Image Review Sample Test Questions HW: TBD |
Module 10
Psychology, Sociology & Anthropology Required Reading B&H pp: Counseling Guest Lecture: Application Worksheet: TBD Discussion Topic: TBD Image Review Sample Test Questions HW: TBD |
Module 11
Techniques Required Reading B&H pp: Counseling Guest Lecture: Application Worksheet: TBD Discussion Topic: TBD Image Review Sample Test Questions HW: TBD |
Module 12
Equipment & Technology Required Reading B&H pp: Counseling Guest Lecture: Application Worksheet: TBD Discussion Topic: TBD Image Review Sample Test Questions HW: TBD |