Lactation Consultant Certification

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Certification Only

Best for those completing the 95 education hours for the IBCLC pathway—or who feel confident applying their education independently.

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Course curriculum

1. Welcome Message From Violet
2. Course Overview, Requirements & Support
1. Live Zoom Session
1. Topic 1 Objectives and Slides
2. Maternal Development and Nutrition
3. Quiz: Maternal Development and Nutrition
4. Pregnancy, Variances and Surgeries
5. Quiz: Pregnancy, Variances and Surgeries
6. Human Milk and Nutrition
7. Required Learning Assignments
8. Quiz: Human Milk and Nutrition
9. Topic 1 Deeper Dives
10. Topic 1 Interactive Case Scenarios
11. Case Studies 1
12. Case Studies 2
13. Case Studies 3
14. Photo Identification Case Studies (Part 1)
15. Photo Identification Case Studies (Part 2)
16. Topic 1 References
1. Topic 1B Objectives
2. Feeding Behaviors and Expectations 0-7 Days
3. Quiz: Feeding Behaviors 0-7 Days
4. Feeding Behaviors 0-12 Months
5. Quiz: Feeding Behaviors 0-12 Months
6. Normal Infant Behaviors, Skin Assessment
7. Quiz: Normal Infant Behaviors
8. Muscle Tone, Reflexes, Stooling, Voiding
9. Quiz: Muscle Tone, Reflexes, Voiding
10. Infant Anatomy and Oral
11. Quiz: Anatomy and Oral
12. Preterm, Growth Rates, WHO, Weighing
13. Nutritional Requirements Term & Preterm, Milk Banking
14. Quiz: Nutritional Requirements
15. Complementary Feedings
16. Quiz: Complementary Feedings
17. Required Learning Assignments
18. Topic 1B Interactive Case Scenarios (Part 1)
19. Topic 1B Interactive Case Scenarios (Part 2)
20. Case Studies (Part 1)
21. Case Studies (Part 2)
22. Case Studies (Part 3)
23. Case Studies (Part 4)
24. Topic 1B References
1. Topic 2 Objectives
2. Relactation, Infertility and Hormones, Inducing Lactation
3. Breastfeeding Pregnant, Multiples, Maternal Autoimmune, Newborn Hypoglycemia
4. Quiz: Pathophysiology and Endocrinology
5. Required Learning Assignments
6. Topic 2 Interactive Case Scenarios
7. Case Studies (Part 1)
8. Case Studies (Part 2)
9. Case Studies (Part 3)
10. Case Studies (Part 4)
11. Case Studies (Part 5)
12. Case Studies (Part 6)
13. Virtual Consultation Demonstration
14. Topic 2 References
1. Topic 3 Objectives
2. Mastitis and Abcess
3. Virutal Consultation Demo: Mastitis
4. Maternal Disease, Disability, Milk Ejection Reflex,
5. Milk Supply Issues
6. Nipple & Breast Conditions
7. Topic 3 Parent Resources
8. Topic 3: Quiz
9. Required Learning Assignments
10. Topic 3: Interactive Case Scenarios (Part 1)
11. Topic 3: Interactive Case Scenarios (Part 2)
12. Case Studies (Part 1)
13. Case Studies(Part 2)
14. Case Studies (Part 3)
15. Case Studies (Part 4)
16. Photo Identification
17. Chart Review 1
18. Chart Review 2
19. Chart Review 3
20. Chart Review 4
21. Topic 3 References
1. Topic 3B Objectives
2. Anomalies, GERD, Laryngomalacia, Hyperbilirubinemia, Inborn Errors of Metabolism
3. Ankyloglossia and the Oral Frenulum
4. Demonstration: Frenula Assessment
5. Topic 3B: Quiz
6. Required Learning Assignments
7. Topic 3B: Interactive Case Scenarios
8. Case Studies
9. Chart Review
10. Exercise: Counsel, Educate or Refer?
11. Topic 3B References
1. Topic 4 Objectives
2. Medication Transfer Concepts
3. Nicotine, Tobacco, Alcohol, Drug Abuse
4. Contraception, Galactagogues, Herbs, Dressings, Nipple Creams
5. Occlusive Dressings
6. Mother Milk App Demo
7. Topic 4: Quiz
8. Required Learning Assignments
9. Case Studies (Part 1)
10. Case Studies (Part 2)
11. Case Studies (Part 3)
12. Case Studies (Part 4)
13. Topic 4: Resources
14. Topic 4 References
1. Topic 5 Objectives
2. History
3. Perinatal Practices Across Cultures
4. Quiz: History and Culture
5. Sleep and PMAD
6. Weaning
7. Quiz: Sleep, PMAD & Weaning
8. Required Learning Assignments
9. Exercise: Counsel, Educate or Refer?
10. Chart Review
11. Case Studies (Part 1)
12. Case Studies (Part 2)
13. Email Case Studies
14. Topic 5 References
1. Topic 6 Objectives
2. First Hour and Skin-to-Skin
3. Latching: Mother vs Baby Led
4. Quiz: Skin-to-Skin & Latching
5. Milk Transfer, Refusal of Breast or Bottle
6. Milk Expression, Pumping, Managing Supply
7. Quiz: Milk Expression, Pumping, Supply
8. Techniques Demonstration
9. Topic 6 Parent Resources
10. Required Learning Assignments
11. Exercise: Counsel, Educate or Refer?
12. Case Studies (Part 1)
13. Case Studies (Part 2)
14. Guided Picture Test
15. Topic 6 References
1. Topic 7 Objectives
2. Feeding Devices
3. Milk Handling and Storage, Nipple Shields & Everters
4. Quiz: Feeding Devices & Milk Handling
5. Proper Scale Use
6. Communication and Technology
7. Quiz: Scale Use & Communication Technology
8. Required Learning Assignments
1. Education and Communication
2. Educating Professionals, Mothers, Peers
3. Quiz: Education and Communication
4. Emotional Support, Empowerment & Group Facilitation
5. Quiz: Support & Empowerment
6. Virtual Consultation (Prenatal)
7. Required Learning Assignments
1. Breastfeeding in Public, Cultural Attitudes, Legal Protection
2. Quiz: Breastfeeding in Public
3. Clinical Compentencies for IBCLC's
4. Quiz: Clinical Compentencies
5. IBCLC Code of Conduct & Confidentiality
6. WHO Code, Legal & Ethical Foundations
7. Quiz: Code of Conduct, Ethics, WHO Code
8. Required Learning Assignments
1. Research Literacy for the IBCLC
2. Applying Evidence Building Protocols & Contributing to Research
3. Quiz: Research Literacy, Evidence Building
4. Required Learning Assignments
1. Advocating for Mothers & Infants in Healthcare
2. Advocating for Baby-Friendly Care
3. Quiz: Advocating for Mothers, Baby-Friendly Care
4. Required Learning Assignments
5. Case Study
6. Topic 7 References
1. Lactation Credentials: IBCLC, CLC, CLE–What's the Difference?
2. Becoming an IBCLC: 3 Pathways
3. Quiz: Lactation Credentials
4. Charting
5. The Consultation Process
1. Final Exam
1. 15 Page Lactation Services & Welcome Guide
2. Client Education Handout Bundle- 10 Pack
3. 24 Page Client Workbook
4. Client Feedback Survey
5. Client Contract
6. Client Intake Forms

About this course

177 lessons

Certification + Mentorship

$1,497.00

14 x $120.00

Certification Only

$1,097.00

12 x $99.00

Course curriculum

Welcome

Join Live Zoom Sessions

Topic 1: Maternal Anatomy, Development and Nutrition

Topic 1B: Infant Anatomy, Development and Nutrition

Topic 2: Physiology and Endocrinology

Topic 3: Maternal Pathology

Topic 3B: Infant Pathology

Topic 4: Pharmacology and Toxicology

Topic 5: Psychology, Sociology, and Anthropology

Topic 6: Techniques

Topic 7: Clinical Skills

Topic 7B: Education and Communication

Topic 7C: IBCLC Responsibilities

Topic 7D: WHO Code, Ethics, Law

Topic 7E Advocating For Mother and Baby

Topic 8: Putting it all Together, Working as a Lactation Professional

Final Exam

Lactation Business Toolkit

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