Certified Lactation Specialist Course

45 CERPs and Nursing CEUs

LEC recommends Counseling the Nursing Mother 4th Edition, by Lauwers & Swisher (2005, Jones & Bartlett, publishers) prior to attending the course.

Topical Outline

The Certified Lactation Specialist Course is designed for the aspiring lactation consultant or nurses, physicians, midwives, dieticians, breastfeeding assistants or others desirous of improving their knowledge base and skills in working with the breastfeeding dyad. All areas included on the IBLCE exam are addressed. The 5 day course provides the needed number of continuing education in lactation to qualify to sit for the IBLCE exam. Lactation management skills are taught through practical application of scientific principles. The course is continuously updated in response to changes within the profession and the rapidly expanding body of scientific knowledge. Certification as a lactation specialist is achieved through attendance at the entire course, completion of assigned homework and readings during the course, and passing the of the end of course exam on the last day.

This certification is a stepping stone to the IBCLC credential. It is hoped that those who attend this course ultimately go on to become board certified, although that is not a requirement. During this very practical course, participants will be taught how to use appropriate counseling skills, how to teach mothers and families, and most importantly, how to function hands-on as a clinician.

Class times: 8:00 to 5:30 each day. Coffee and tea provided at morning and afternoon breaks. Lunch is one hour on your own.

TUITION: $735. Early bird fee: $685 (registration one month or more prior to first day of the course). Four or more attendees attending from same institution – contact LEC for discount information.

LEC's 2009 Lactation Specialist Certification Program will be held on the following dates:

2010 Course Schedule
March 1-5	Charlotte, NC Springhill Suites 121 Gateway Blvd. Mooresville NC 28115 704-658-0053 A block of rooms is being held for LEC students at $104.00 for a Queen Suite.  This room rate is good through 02/01/10.  Please call the hotel directly and tell them you are with Lactation Education Consultants to get the rate.  A free breakfast buffet is included with the room. Registration Type Standard (fewer than 30 days prior to course start) $735.00 Click here for form to print out and mail in
March 22-26	Chicagoland Area Doubletree Hotel Arlington Heights 75 W. Algonquin Arlington Heights IL 60005 847-364-7600   A block of rooms is being held for LEC students at a rate of $119/night which includes a full breakfast buffet.  You MUST register directly with the hotel (tell them you are with LEC) and not over the internet in order to receive the room rate AND the breakfast.  This room rate is good through March 8.  Registration Type Standard (fewer than 30 days prior to course start) $735.00 Click here for form to print out and mail in
June 21-25	Santa Barbara, CA Santa Barbara County Public Health Department Auditorium 300 N San Antonio Rd. Santa Barbara CA 93110   Recommended hotel (0.4 miles from the course) is:   Ramada Limited 4770 Calle Real Santa Barbara CA 93110 805-964-3511 sbramada.com There is a state rate which is good for all those attending the course of $84/night for a king and $104/night for two queens. Make sure you tell them you are with the lactation course being held at the PHD Auditorium. A buffet-style continental breakfast is available each morning at the hotel. Registration Type Early Bird (1 month prior to course start) $685.00 Standard (fewer than 30 days prior to course start) $735.00 Click here for form to print out and mail in
November 1-5	Chicagoland Area Hotel Information Forthcoming Registration Type Early Bird (1 month prior to course start) $685.00 Standard (fewer than 30 days prior to course start) $735.00 Click here for form to print out and mail in

Four or more attendees attending from same institution – contact LEC for discount information.

Class times: 8:00 to 5:30 each day. Coffee and tea provided at morning and afternoon breaks. Lunch is one hour on your own.

"I survived the exam. I feel pretty good about it, but I could not have done it without your wonderful preparation. The class in February was extraordinary in its content and clarification of the exam material. All the exam questions were similar to the practice tests you gave us.  I am very relieved to have it behind me, but more relieved that I took your course!!  Thanks a million."

"An excellent interplay of instructors' personality, expertise, practice venues and humor. You all seem to really enjoy what you do."

"I don't know if you keep track of how your students do on the exam but I wanted to let you know. . I am a LLL Leader in Indianapolis . I am happy to report not only did I pass, I got a 88%! I'm sure this had a lot to do with the course! Thanks for everything"

"Very helpful that 3 speakers work in different venues – WIC, hospital, private practice etc.. Great changing speakers like you do."

"Thank you for your very informative and well organized presentations. You are a great trio. I appreciate your sense of humor and willingness to share professional as well as personal stories. I also appreciate the fact that you keep up with the latest research in lactation."