Lactation Consultant Training Program Enriched
Comprehensive courses, expert instructors, convenient format!
Our LEAARC approved course is designed to prepare you to take the IBLCE exam to become a certified IBCLC Lactation Consultant and prepare you for a career as a certified lactation consultant.
The Lactation Consultant Training Program (LCTP) is an in-depth online training program in lactation and breastfeeding management that may be used to help prepare for the certification exam for Lactation Consultants or as a comprehensive update for practicing Lactation Consultants.
This course has evolved over the past 20 years from Georgetown University Hospital to Inova Learning Network and now to Lactation Education Resources and is often referred to as "Vergie's course."
Review course descriptions below, to access the syllabus for each course.
Purpose
The purpose of these courses is to provide education for those who have a sincere desire to promote, protect and support breastfeeding and whose goal is to become a board certified lactation consultant.
We offer a comprehensive way to both qualify and study for the IBLCE exam:
- College Course Requirements in partnership with GlobalHealth and Walden University
- Additional General Education Requirements
- 5 hours of Communications Skills Training
- Clinical Internship Information
- IBLCE Exam Review Course
- 90 Hours of Lactation Specific Training options follow below
Lactation Consultant Training Program Enriched CBS™
Access for 12 months - Most students complete in 4-6 months
This comprehensive course meets the IBLCE requirement for 90 hours of lactation specific training. The Breastfeeding Specialist Certificate CBS™ is awarded at the completion of this course.
The textbook Breastfeeding and Human Lactation is required, and is sold separately.
To view the complete course syllabus click here.
- 90 L-CERPs from the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners - IBLCE
- 90 Nursing Contact Hours from the American Nurses Credentialing Center - ANCC
- 90 CEs from the American College of Nurse Midwives - ACNM
Buy Now $975.00
Bonus! Live webinar sessions are included with purchase of this course!
For more information see this page.
Remember the General Education Requirement too!
Core Lactation Consultant Course CBS™
Access for 12 months - Most students complete in 2-3 months
This course is a basic lactation management course designed for those who want to explore the field of breastfeeding support or want a quick course to apply for employment. The Breastfeeding Specialist Certificate CBS™ is awarded at the completion of this course.
The textbook Breastfeeding and Human Lactation is required, and is sold separately.
To view the complete course syllabus click here.
- 54.5 L-CERPs from the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners - IBLCE
- 54.5 Nursing Contact Hours from the American Nurses Credentialing Center - ANCC
Buy Now $645.00
Bonus! Live webinar sessions are included with purchase of this course!
For more information see this page.
Lactation Consultant Bridge Course
Access for 12 months - Most students complete in 2-3 months
This program is designed for students who already have taken a 45 credit comprehensive course and need an additional 45 hours to qualify for the IBLCE certification exam.
The textbook Breastfeeding and Human Lactation is required, and is sold separately.
To view the complete course syllabus click here.
- 45 L-CERPs from the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners - IBLCE
- 45 Nursing Contact Hours from the American Nurses Credentialing Center - ANCC
Buy Now $595.00
Bonus! Live webinar sessions are included with purchase of this course!
For more information see this page.
If you are taking the IBLCE Exam remember the General Education Requirement too!
LER offers the full 90 hours of training in 5 convenient installments. Click Here for details. The textbook Breastfeeding and Human Lactation is required, and is sold separately. |