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LER has designed a five-hour, lactation-specific bundle specifically to meet your needs.
 
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Newborn Assessment, Infant Growth and Development

Newborn Assessment, Infant Growth and Development

Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and IBCLC Sarah Stilling explores infant growth and development (0 to 24 months) and newborn assessment via four modules of engaging, easy-to-follow lectures; high-quality photos, diagrams, and illustrations; and vivid case study examples from her own clinical practice. This powerful course will leave you in confident command of the key details of growth, development, and newborn exam, always through the lens of their implications for lactation. You’ll be ready to apply your knowledge, whether you are preparing for the exam or deepening your skills for evaluating the babies in your care.

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LER Team
5 Tips for Conducting Infant Physical Exams
Physically assessing a baby is a critical skill for a lactation care provider to have. Depending on what background experiences brought you to the profession, this may be a familiar role for you — or it may feel very new. Either way, there are a few key points to remember to make your infant physical exam as helpful as possible for you and as comfortable and stress-free as possible for families. Below, Sarah Stilling, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and IBCLC, shares some advice from her years of experience examining babies. Always ask permission. It sounds obvious, but it’s often skipped: Ask the parent’s permission before you begin examining their baby. Just because a parent and baby are in a clinic or hospital setting, don’t assume consent ...
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LER Team
Do Pharmacists Really Need to Know About Lactation? Yes, and Here’s Why
Pharmacy students study hard in their education programs. By graduation, they’ve mastered a wide range of gritty scientific details and topics that leave lay people shaking their heads – but grateful that the person providing their medication knows the facts! However, one important topic is conspicuously underrepresented, filling just one lecture in most pharmacy programs. The topic? Human lactation. Fortunately, there are effective, accessible ways to add to your lactation education. If you’re a pharmacist, expanding your knowledge of human milk and breastfeeding/chestfeeding is one of the best career choices you can make. Here are three reasons why. Reason #1: You serve many lactating people — whether you realize it or not. How many ...
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Rising Tide Scholarship FAQ

Q. Can I apply for Rising Tide Tier I?
  1. A. No. RTI scholarships are given out throughout the year by our Partner Organizations. They choose their own awardees based on their own criteria. This application is only for RTII and RTIII.
Q. What is the difference between Rising Tide Tier II and Rising Tide Tier III?
  1. A. RTII and RTIII are identical scholarships, with the exception of the health sciences coursework component that is covered in RTIII in partnership with one of our university partners. Aspirants who apply for RTIII will enroll to complete the following courses online. Textbooks are included. Due to the number of components in the scholarship, we strongly recommend only enrolling in one course at a time.
    1. 1. Introduction to Biology
    2. 2. Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology
    3. 3. Child Development
    4. 4. Statistical Methods and Applications
    5. 5. Nutritional Science
    6. 6. Introduction to Psychology
    7. 7. Introduction to Sociology
Q. What does the 95+ hours lactation training from LER include?
  1. A. Lactation training from LER will include our Lactation Consultant Training Program Enriched PLUS the general education courses. Basic Life Support will be reimbursed.
Q. Will I be a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist when I finish taking the LER courses?
  1. A. Yes! After completing the LER coursework and pass the CBS exam (included with your coursework), you will be conferred the Certified Breastfeeding Specialist certificate.
Q. How will the clinical hours for Pathway 3 work?
  1. A. Once awardees complete our 95-hour lactation training course, they may begin earning clinical hours through our Certified Breastfeeding Specialist Pathway 1 program.
Q. What test prep books will be covered?
  1. A. The cost of a comprehensive lactation consultant text will be covered. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation is the text for the 95+ hour course. Additional texts may be provided at LER’s discretion.
Q. What if I fail the exam the first time?
  1. A. Great question! All initial coursework and exam fees will be covered. Subsequent courses and exams will not be covered by this scholarship.
Q. How much time do I have to complete the program?
  1. A. According to the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners, lactation education is accepted within five years prior to sitting the exam. We recommend that you plan your process to complete all exam prerequisites within a five year period.
Q. When will I be notified if I am awarded the scholarship?
  1. A. Scholarship awardees will be notified by August 31st at 11:59pm Eastern.
Q. What if I’m not ready yet? Can I apply next year?
  1. A. Currently, this program runs every other year. The next opportunity to apply will likely be in 2024. Follow this webpage for more information.
Please reach out to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with any questions.

Become a Clinical Mentor

Lactation Education Resources is pleased to provide a mentorship program which provides value to employers, mentors and interns.

Quality clinical sites for aspiring IBCLCs to gain clinical proficiency are difficult to find in many locations. LEAARC is now offering approval for qualified programs offering a minimum of 500 hours of clinical experience and recognition is available for qualified individuals offering a minimum of 100 hours of clinical experience. Guidance in establishing a program is available as well as an extensive Clinical Instruction Resource Guide.

Please join LEAARC in encouraging the development and growth of clinical education sites worldwide.

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What is required of a mentor?
  • A clinical site willing to have an intern. Interns typically work 2-3 days per week on your time schedule.
  • An Affiliation Agreement may be necessary to formalize the arrangement. Our internship director can work with your clinical site to establish the appropriate paperwork.
  • An interest in providing knowledge and guidance to an intern.

 

Who would the intern be?
  • Interns come from all backgrounds and are required to have 500 hours of clinical hands-on experience.
  • Interns are eager to learn and are looking for a strong role model.
  • Interns have completed a 95+ hour Lactation Consultant Training Program.
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What are the benefits of becoming a mentor?
  • You earn L-CERPs from the IBLCE for working with an intern.
  • Your facility or organization can earn one free 95+ hour Lactation Consultant Course from Lactation Education Resources upon completion of a 500 hour internship with you to be given to a staff member of your choice.
  • You will have the satisfaction of seeing a new member of our profession blossom into an excellent clinician. Free on-line training course provided for new mentors, from LER
  • Many clinical sites and mentors go on to hire their interns once they have passed the IBLCE exam as they are assured of the quality of the candidate and the level of training they have obtained.
 

Mentoring the Next Generation

Purchase a presentation on how to set up a mentorship and the benefits of having a mentor in your practice.

Buy Now $25.00 USD

 

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What Students Are Saying


  • I've just successfully completed the final exam! What a fabulous class! Thanks so much for offering such a convenient and high quality option for obtaining lactation education!

  • Thanks for everything...you have a wonderful program and I really learned a great deal

  • I just wanted to post to say thank you for the incredibly helpful websites. The women I teach will benefit greatly from the information.

  • Thanks...this had been a truly wonderful program and I have learned much more than I expected.

  • I am so pleased with how prepared I felt taking the IBLCE exam on Monday, 10/1. It is, in no small part, due to the excellent material in your Lactation Consultant Training Program (Enriched). Thank you!

  • I just wanted to say how much I'm enjoying the course, I'm finding it fascinating, and am recommending it to other nurses and midwives at my new job.

  • I've really enjoyed this course and have learned a lot, and I am already putting it to use in my daily practice as a midwife. I'll definitely recommend it to others.

  • I really enjoyed your online class and case studies. I will definitely suggest this class to others.

  • I love the course offerings and can’t wait to do more. They are so varied and interesting!!!!! Melissa

  • I did enjoy all of the course. It was the most helpful of ALL the courses that I studied. LER will be my only recommendation if I am asked.

  • May I say I am more than impressed with your on line course, great presentations and incredible support. I will highly recommend you to my colleagues.

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