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Breastfeeding Support Consultants
Center for Lactation Education


Lactation Consultant Course 

Past students say:

I am impressed with the education our staff member is getting through the BSC course. It seems to be MUCH more relevant and thorough than the other programs we sent some of our other staff to.  BK

This is a first rate education and outstanding preparation for work in the field.  JM

I have used every aspect of my training with you in some area. I believe your program is the BEST without any doubt.  MB


Course 511:  Lactation Consultant Exclusive Home Study

195  IBLCE L-CERPS and 5 IBLCE E-CERPS  Cost is only $ 1750.00 with interest free payment plans available.

Course 511 provides the lactation consultant, nurse, physician, midwife, physician assistant, or other member of the mother's and infant's health care team the core knowledge and skills necessary for helping mothers to breastfeed and the advance skills needed for problem solving. Learning activities include interviews, case studies, development of care plans and resource materials, clinical observations, study questions, and critical research analysis. A Clinical Practicum assesses breastfeeding knowledge and management skills in a clinical setting in your locale. Evaluation includes a written final exam. This course covers all the grids of the IBLCE exam and meets all the didactic requirements for sitting the exam.

Students receive a 88-page program manual in a 3-ring binder which contains policies, procedures, assignments, and instructional material developed by the Center. The course can be completed in 12 to 18 months and students are expected to complete the program in 24 months. Students are expected to submit a course component every 6 weeks.

"LEAARC Approved" - Approved by the Lactation Education Accreditation and Approval Review Committee (LEAARC).