Certified Lactation Specialist Course (CLSC)

45 CERPs
45 Nursing CEUs through the State of California Board of Registered Nursing

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 half the needed number of continuing education hours in lactation to qualify to sit for the IBLCE exam. The other half can be obtained through LEC’s home study courses, or attending other conferences.  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.

It includes information and discussion specific to the practice of lactation consulting. This would include documentation, developing private, hospital, clinic, or public health practices, review of the Standards of Practice as delineated by the professional association and ethical issues. Emphasis is  placed on preparing you for practice as an IBCLC with a concentration of practical aspects of lactation management. It also covers how to obtain clinical experience, and gives you specifics on how to prepare to take the IBLCE exam as well as the exam at the end of the CLS course itself.   The information will be valuable, even if you aren't sure you want to go "all the way" to becoming an  IBCLC.

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: $770. Early bird fee: $720 (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.

2013 Course Schedule

IMPORTANT NOTE: Refunds are given upon receipt of written notice up to 14 days prior to the first day of the program, less a $50 processing fee. You may transfer your remaining credit (less the $50) to a future Certified Lactation Specialist Course scheduled within the next year if you so desire. We are unable to refund tuition within 14 days or for "no shows." LEC reserves the right to cancel any program if there are fewer than 22 registrants four weeks prior to the start of the program. In that case, all tuition will be refunded with no processing fee.

June 17-21 Moline, IL (Quad Cities area) Western Illinois University Rooms 103-104 3300 River Drive Moline, IL 61265 Parking is directly across the street along the bike path. Hotels in area: Stoney Creek Inn 101 18th St Moline IL 309-743-0101 Radisson 1415 River Drive Moline IL 309-764-1000 Residence Inn 4600 53rd St. Moline IL 309-796-4244 Isle of Capri (Hotel & Casino) 1777 Isle Parkway Bettendorf IA 563-359-7280 If you have any questions about the course itself, please contact Jan at LECOffice@aol.com.   CLS Course Only Registration Type: Standard (regular fee, postmarked less than 1 month prior to sta $770.00 USD CLS Course and Three (3) Home Study Courses (Save $125!) Registration Type:   Home Study Courses 1: Reading & Responses 2: Infant Challenges I 3: Infant Challenges II 4: Maternal Challenges I 5: Maternal Challenges II Standard $1,095.00 USD   Select Your Three Home Study Courses:   1, 2, 3 1, 2, 4 1, 2, 5 1, 3, 4 1, 3, 5 1, 4, 5 2, 3, 4 2, 3, 5 2, 4, 5 3, 4, 5   Click here for form to register by mail instead

October 7-11 Chicago area, IL Doubletree Hotel 75 W Algonquin Rd Arlington Heights IL 60005.  847-364-7600 Room rate for LEC students is $129 which includes a full, hot breakfast. This rate includes one breakfast voucher. If there are two people in the room, they will get two breakfast vouchers for $134/night. Make sure you call the hotel directly and tell them you are with the LEC course (or Lactation Education Consultants) to get the discounted room rate. This rate is good through 9/6/13. If you have problems or questions regarding your hotel reservations, please contact Carole Peterson, conference planner, at carole@lactationeducation.com. For all other questions, contact Jan Barger at LECoffice@lactationeducation.com.   CLS Course Only Registration Type: Early Bird (early bird, postmarked 1 month or more prior to star $720.00 USD Standard (regular fee, postmarked less than 1 month prior to sta $770.00 USD CLS Course and Three (3) Home Study Courses (Save $125!) Registration Type:   Home Study Courses 1: Reading & Responses 2: Infant Challenges I 3: Infant Challenges II 4: Maternal Challenges I 5: Maternal Challenges II Early bird (one month or more to start of course) $1,045.00 USD Standard $1,095.00 USD   Select Your Three Home Study Courses:   1, 2, 3 1, 2, 4 1, 2, 5 1, 3, 4 1, 3, 5 1, 4, 5 2, 3, 4 2, 3, 5 2, 4, 5 3, 4, 5   Click here for form to register by mail instead