Lactation Education Refresher
20-Hour Asynchronous Online Course
The Lactation Education Refresher (LER) is designed for lactation professionals and healthcare providers who have already completed a 45-hour lactation training course and need continuing education hours.
Who Should Enroll?
- International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs)
- Certified Lactation Consultants (CLCs)
- Lactation Educators
- Other healthcare providers working in maternal-child health
CERP Credits
IBCLCs who successfully complete the course will earn:
- 5 E-CERPs
- 15 L-CERPs
Course Highlights
- Evidence-based curriculum using current best practices
- Covers topics from prenatal care through weaning
- Features expert guest speakers
- Fully online and self-paced (asynchronous)
Enrollment Requirements
Students must be accepted into the LER. The simple application process includes:
- Proof of completion of a 45-hour lactation training course
Recommendation: Enroll every three years to stay current with the latest research and best practices.
How to Enroll
1. Submit your application
2. Once verified, you will receive an email with enrollment instructions
Course Fee: $285
The LER is offered online every quarter. View the academic calendar here.
2026 Winter Quarter - Section ID 194966 (January 5 - February 14, 2026) Alexandra Barrera, RN, DNP, IBCLC
2026 Spring Quarter - Section ID 196186 (March 23 - May 2, 2026) Alexandra Barrera, RN, DNP, IBCLC
2026 Summer Quarter - Section ID 197990 (June 22 - August 1, 2026) Alexandra Barrera, RN, DNP, IBCLC
2026 Fall Quarter - Section ID TBD (September 21 - November 1, 2026) Registration begins August 8 - Alexandra Barrera, RN, DNP, IBCLC
Canvas, our online learning platform, is not compatible with smart phones or tablet devices. We recommend students plan to use a laptop or desktop for our courses.
This enduring course does not expire. This course is approved for 20 hours by BRN and LEAARC. UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development (CE hours) by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), provider number 0058 (no partial credit is awarded); and the Lactation Education Accreditation and Approval Review Committee (LEAARC). No one in a position to control content has a relevant financial relationship with an ineligible company.
Continuing Education hours
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.
UC San Diego, Division of Extended Studies is an approved provider of relicensure credit for registered nurses by the California Board of Registered Nurses, Provider number 00058.
UC San Diego, Division of Extended Studies is an approved provider of Continuing Education Recognition Points (CERPs) with the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners. Approval Number CLT-118.01.
Contact Hours: 20 hours. Contact hours are awarded for participation in all simulation labs, completion of all assignments, and a final grade of 80% or higher. The instructors for this course have no conflicts of interest to disclose. This course was last updated in 2024. Content is reviewed and updates as needed but no longer than 3 years. The expiration date for this course is December 31, 2027.
Course Number: RMED-40036
Credit: 2 units