Human Lactation (LC31) Certificate

Campus Availability and Advisement:

Gordon County Campus Advisor: Audrey Thompson 

THIS PROGRAM IS NO LONGER ACCEPTING NEW STUDENTS

 

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Program Description:

The Human Lactation Certificate of Credit is a program that provides academic foundations at the advanced certificate level for the clinical management of breastfeeding and human lactation. Program graduates are trained in the standards of practice and code of ethics. They work within a defined scope of practice. The program will provide clinical practice experience in management of lactation and breastfeeding counseling skills, as well as education in human lactation, breastfeeding and general health sciences. The program graduate will be trained to sit for International Board of Lactation Examiners Certification to become an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) which is considered the highest certification of a lactation professional.

 

Entrance Requirements:

1. To be admitted to the program, prospective students must provide proof of current certification or licensure in a related medical field as determined by the Program Director. 
2. Meet pre-occupational class requirements required by LEAARC & IBLCE for Pathway 2 IBCLC board certification application.
3. Completion of application and related procedures.
4. Ability to comply with health-related standards and meet minimum essential skill requirements.
5. Payment of fees for liability insurance.
6. Documentation of current CPR certification.
7. Students will have to submit a satisfactory criminal background check as well as a drug screen in order to be placed in a clinical health care facility to complete the clinical portions of their educational training.

Retention Policies:

1. Students must maintain a GPA of 2.0 or better. A “C” must be achieved in each course in order to progress to the next step in the Lactation Consultant program.
2. Students must attain a numerical grade of 70 or better in each Lactation course, including clinical rotations, to progress in the program.
3. A student must maintain CPR certification and carry professional liability insurance while enrolled in Lactation courses.

Readmission Policies:

1. All current admission requirements must be met before applying for readmission.

 

Program Final Exit Point

Graduates from the Lactation Consultant program are eligible to apply to take the international certification exam to become International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) under Pathway 2 (IBLCE & LEAARC)

 

Required Courses (36 Credit Hours)

Must be taken in listed semester sequence with successful full completion of each semester required before advancing to the next semester.

	Semester 1 (Program Admission Required)
LACT 1101	Introduction to Breastfeeding and Lactation Concepts	4
LACT 1102	Fundamentals of Breastfeeding	4
LACT 1110	Lactation Practicum I	4
	Semester 2 (Completion of Semester 1 Courses Required)
LACT 1103	Breastfeeding and Lactation I	4
LACT 1104	Mother/Baby Aspects of Lactation I	4
LACT 1111	Lactation Practicum II	4
	Semester 3 (Completion of Semester 1 & 2 Courses Required)
LACT 1105	Breastfeeding & Lactation II	4
LACT 1106	Mother/Baby Aspects of Lactation II	4
LACT 1112	Lactation Practicum III	4

Total Credit Hours: 36 Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation