Breastfeeding Program
Description
Specialize your skills in breastfeeding support!
Designed for hospital and community health care professionals or those who will support breastfeeding mothers, this series of courses will help you gain up-to-date knowledge and skills in breastfeeding support and awareness of current issues in lactation. This program is for individuals seeking certification as a Lactation Consultant with the IBCLC, not for general information on breastfeeding.
With an emphasis on physiology, critical appraisal, evidence based practice, research and management of breastfeeding dyad and family, you will learn how to overcome common challenges and utilize best practices in breastfeeding.
Designed for hospital and community health care professionals or those who will support breastfeeding mothers, this series of courses will help you gain up-to-date knowledge and skills in breastfeeding support and awareness of current issues in lactation. This program is for individuals seeking certification as a Lactation Consultant with the IBCLC, not for general information on breastfeeding.
With an emphasis on physiology, critical appraisal, evidence based practice, research and management of breastfeeding dyad and family, you will learn how to overcome common challenges and utilize best practices in breastfeeding.
Approved by the international Lactation Education, Accreditation and Approval Review Committee (LEAARC), this series of courses meets International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) curriculum standards required for eligibility to write the IBLC examination.
A Letter of Recognition outlining courses, course hours, and LEAARC approval is available to students who successfully complete all theory courses in the program. Students may request for Acknowledgement of Completion upon successful completion of all theory courses and the clinical course.
You do not need to apply to begin this program. Simply ensure you meet the requirements listed on the Admission Requirements webpage prior to registering.
Courses in this program must be taken one at a time, in order. All theory courses must be completed prior to registering for the optional Clinical Experience.
Complete all 3 courses:
Complete all 3 courses:
NRSG10073 Level 1: Breastfeeding Basics
NRSG10074 Level 2: Breastfeeding Management
NRSG10075 Level 3: Advanced Breastfeeding Practice
Optional Clinical Course (not required to receive letter of recognition):
CLIN10026 Breastfeeding Clinical Experience
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Overview
- Institution: Mohawk College
- Program type: Recognition of Achievement
- Language: English
- Program Code:
- Delivery Method: Fully Online/Distance
Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.