 Before choosing a training program, I recommend looking at the different types of breastfeeding support professionals here. This list is alphabetical. Please right click to open the links in a new window. PROGRAMS TO TRAIN FUTURE IBCLCs These are the programs that are LEAARC approved and based in America. There are only 7. LEAARC is the Lactation Education Accreditation and Approval Review Committee. www.leaarc.org You do not have to go through a LEAARC approved program to count towards your 90 hours of lactation education to be an IBCLC. It is required that the course director be an IBCLC. There are other programs taught by non-IBCLCs that are very good programs. Academia Edupro www.educadorenlactancia.com/index.php/es/ Certification: Professional certificate in educator in breastfeeding Length of certification: not specified Location: It’s based in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The program appears to be online, but my Spanish is rusty. Note: This is the only LEAARC approved course that is offered in Spanish. Arizona State University appears to have cancelled their class. Breastfeeding Outlook www.breastfeedingoutlook.com Certification: certified clinical lactationist (CCL) Length of certification: 3 years Location: choose between online or a workshop Healthy Children’s Project www.healthychildren.cc Certification: Certified Lactation Counselor® (CLC) Length of Certification: 3 years Location: 5 day workshop, locations vary throughout country Note: This is a widely recognized credential in America. Employers may require either IBCLC or CLC. Lactation Education Consultants www.lactationeducationconsultants.com Certification: certified lactation specialist Length of Certification: 5 years Location: workshops in multiple states Lactation Education Resources www.lactationtraining.com Certification: certified breastfeeding specialist (CBS) Length of Certification: 5 years Location: online Note: I went through this program in 2014. I loved it! It was very in depth. Riverside University Health System – Public Health www.lovingsupport.org They have a “grow our own lactation consultant program” but the website links are not working. University of California San Diego, extension www.breastfeeding-education.com Certification: Lactation Educator Counselor (CLEC) Length of Certification: 5 years, the school offers a refresher course Location: You can choose to do it entirely online or attend classes on campus. Note: This is a very well-respected program. A lot of IBCLCs recommend it. PROGRAMS NOT DESIGNED TO TRAIN IBCLCs Bebo Mia (based out of Canada) www.bebomia.com Certification: Breastfeeding educator Length of certification: not specified Location: online Birth Arts International www.birtharts.com Certification: certified breastfeeding educator Length of Certification: not specified Location: online California Advanced Lactation Institute www.californiaadvancedlactationinstitute.com/welcome/ Certification: lactation education specialist Length of Certification: not specified Location: Bakersfield, California CAPPA www.cappa.net certification: certified lactation educator (CLE) Length of Certification: 3 years Location: workshop locations throughout the country Charis Childbirth www.charischildbirth.org Certification: lactation counselor Length of certification: not specified Location: workshops in North Port, Florida Note: This is a Christian-based program. Childbirth International www.childbirthinternational.com Certification: certified breastfeeding counselor Length of Certification: does not expire Location: online Commonsense Childbirth by Jennie Joseph www.commonsensechildbirth.org/doula-training-and-certification Certification: certified lactation educator Length of Certification: not specified Location: workshops are in Orlando, Florida Doula Trainings International www.doulatrainingsinternational.com Certification: Lactation Support Specialist Length of Certification: 3 years Location: online Simkin Center http://bastyr.edu/simkin-center Website not working. Unable to retrieve information. PROGRAMS I RECOMMEND
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