2023-2024 Catalog

Human Lactation (LC12) Diploma

Campus Availability and Advisement:

THIS PROGRAM IS NO LONGER ACCEPTING NEW STUDENTS


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Program Description:

The Human Lactation Diploma program provides academic foundations at the diploma 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:

Age: Minimum of 17 years of age for entrance into pre-occupational curriculum. 18 years old for entrance into occupational program curriculum.

Other: 

  1. Completion of application and related procedures
  2. Completion of all pre-occupational curriculum courses for the Lactation Consultant diploma.
  3. Set up appointment with program director to submit Eligibility Form for Lactation Consultant.
  4. Ability to comply with health-related standards and meet minimum essential skill requirements.
  5. Documentation of immunization records.
  6. Payment of fees for liability insurance.
  7. Documentation of current CPR certification.
  8. Completion of background check and drug screen.

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

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)

Pre-Occupational Curriculum (21 Credit Hours) Must be completed before admission into the Lactation Program

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

PSYC 1010Basic Psychology

3

ALHS 1011Structure and Function of the Human Body

5

ALHS 1040Introduction to Health Care

3

ALHS 1060Diet and Nutrition for Allied Health Sciences

2

ALHS 1090Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences

2

ENGL 1005Applied Technical Communication

3

OR

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

Occupational Curriculum (36 Credit Hours)

Semester 1 (Program Admission Required)

LACT 1101Introduction to Breastfeeding and Lactation Concepts

4

LACT 1102Fundamentals of Breastfeeding

4

LACT 1110Lactation Practicum I

4

Semester 2 (Completion of Semester 1 Courses Required)

LACT 1103Breastfeeding and Lactation I

4

LACT 1104Mother/Baby Aspects of Lactation I

4

LACT 1111Lactation Practicum II

4

Semester 3 (Completion of Semester 1 & 2 Courses Required)

LACT 1105Breastfeeding & Lactation II

4

LACT 1106Mother/Baby Aspects of Lactation II

4

LACT 1112Lactation Practicum III

4

Total Credit Hours: 57 Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation