LACT 1110 Lactation Practicum I

This course provides clinical experience through practice of lactation management in various health care settings. Students are given an introduction to research, counseling, assessment, and documentation skills through clinical practice under the supervision of International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC). The student may work with Nurse Practitioners, Physicians and breastfeeding peer counselors under the direct supervision of an IBCLC. The student must have 100 hours of clinical practice in this semester. Observation hours may NOT be used for Pathway 2 requirements for IBLCE.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Program Admission

Corequisite

LACT 1101 LACT 1102