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Pathway 1 - Lactation Consultant Education

RMED-40030



This Lactation Consultant Pathway 1 professional certificate program expands the clinical knowledge of the breastfeeding professional who interfaces with the breastfeeding client by understanding problems of clinical management. Certification as a lactation consultant is approved preparation for healthcare providers who interact and triage infant nutrition problems and concerns. The course of study is based on objectives, guidelines and competencies established by Lactation Education Accreditation and Approval Review Committee (LEAARC). Although UC San Diego does not issue the credential of Lactation Consultant, they support the IBLCE.

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Online
12.00 units
$1,195.00

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This Lactation Consultant Pathway 1 professional certificate program expands the clinical knowledge of the breastfeeding professional who interfaces with the breastfeeding client by understanding problems of clinical management.

Certification as a lactation consultant is approved preparation for healthcare providers who interact and triage infant nutrition problems and concerns. The course of study is based on objectives, guidelines and competencies established by Lactation Education Accreditation and Approval Review Committee (LEAARC).
  
UC San Diego, Division of Extended Studies is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Contact Hours: 120 hours. Contact hours are awarded for the completion of assignments and a final grade of Pass/80% (B-) or higher.

The instructors for this course have no conflicts of interest to disclose.

This course was last updated 2023. Content is reviewed and updated as needed but no longer than 3 years. The expiration date for this course is December 31, 2027. No one in a position to control content has a relevant financial relationship with an ineligible company.

This course applies to these programs

Lactation Consultant: Pathway 1

Course sessions

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Section ID:

188512

Class type:

Online Asynchronous.

This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.

Textbooks:

All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 3/30/2025

Schedule:

No information available at this time.
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Instructor: Kristina Chamberlain, CNM, ARNP, IBCLC

Kristina Chamberlain, CNM, ARNP, IBCLC
Kristina Chamberlain is a graduate of the University of Washington and has been working with breastfeeding families for over 15 years. As a Certified Nurse-Midwife and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, she found postpartum and breastfeeding support to be lacking, so she focused her work on providing the best lactation and breastfeeding care to her patients. Her clinical experience includes working inpatient and outpatient in hospitals, private practice, and home visits. She also loves teaching future IBCLCs and has taught in person and online courses at the graduate level, as well as presented at various professional conferences. She believes we need more lactation consultants because every breastfeeding family deserves one! In her spare time, she is attending her kids’ sports events and learning how to become a beekeeper.  
 
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Section ID:

190711

Class type:

Online Asynchronous.

This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.

Textbooks:

Counseling the Nursing Mother 7th
by Judist Lauwers
ISBN / ASIN: 9781284180015

Breastfeeding Management for the Clinician 5th
by Marsha Walker
ISBN / ASIN: 9781284225488

You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 6/22/2025

Schedule:

No information available at this time.
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Instructor: Kristina Chamberlain, CNM, ARNP, IBCLC

Kristina Chamberlain, CNM, ARNP, IBCLC
Kristina Chamberlain is a graduate of the University of Washington and has been working with breastfeeding families for over 15 years. As a Certified Nurse-Midwife and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, she found postpartum and breastfeeding support to be lacking, so she focused her work on providing the best lactation and breastfeeding care to her patients. Her clinical experience includes working inpatient and outpatient in hospitals, private practice, and home visits. She also loves teaching future IBCLCs and has taught in person and online courses at the graduate level, as well as presented at various professional conferences. She believes we need more lactation consultants because every breastfeeding family deserves one! In her spare time, she is attending her kids’ sports events and learning how to become a beekeeper.  
 
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