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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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: 1/12/2025