


Lactation Education Counselor
RMED-40039
This comprehensive course is intended for health professionals and other interested individuals to take the Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) Exam through the Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice’s Aggregate Pathway. The LEC course meets the requirement of 95 hours of education within the past year that relates directly to the WHO/UNICEF (World Health Organization/United Nations Children’s Fund) breastfeeding counseling training course.
What you'll learn
The lectures are recorded, so no need to log in at a specific time, however assignments and quizzes are due weekly. The prerecorded lectures are four to five hours per week in addition to two to three hours of reading and assignments. The course takes approximately six to eight hours per week to complete and you are able to work ahead.
Course Information
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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:
Core Curriculum for Interdisciplinary Lactation Care 2nd
by Spencer, Campbell, Chamberlain
ISBN / ASIN: 9781284255515
You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 7/4/2025
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Instructor:
Margaret Saltysiak, MPH, BS, IBCLC

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Class type:
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.
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All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 10/3/2025
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Instructor:
Alexandra Barrera, RN, DNP, IBCLC

Allie feels passionate about serving high risk populations and believes that everyone should have access to excellent care, especially in lactation! She is a mom to three boys who have all influenced her practice in different ways. She loves learning new things, advancing her education, and is currently pursuing her Doctor of Nursing Practice where she hopes to focus on improving perinatal outcomes for women with a history of trauma.