Lacta

tion C

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lor Training Course and CLC® Certification Exam Winter-Spring 2020 

The Lactation

Counselor Training Course is an evidence-

based, comprehensive, breastfeeding management

course with a strong focus on clinical counseling and

assessment skills. Participants build on theoretical foundations to gain

practical skills and verify competency as well as optimizing their ability

to solve basic and complex clinical breastfeeding issues. This college

level course prepares participants for professional work in the hospital, in

public health, and community settings.

The Certifi ed Lactation Counselor (CLC)® is the premier national certifi cation in Lactation Management for the United States. CLC certifi cation holders have demonstrated competence in the clinical lactation skills and knowledge that are essential to help breastfeeding families. CLCs can provide assessment, counseling, and interventions for optimal and sub-optimal breastfeeding in clinical settings. The CDC refers to CLCs as lactation professionals who are members of the health care team (2014 Breastfeeding Report Card). Research has shown that the education required of

CLCs prior to certifi cation is associated with improved breastfeeding

exclusivity and duration. The Certifi ed Lactation Counselor (CLC®)

Certifi cation is accredited by the American National Standards

Institute (ANSI) based on the ISO/IEC 17024 standard.

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Anyone w

ho wants to obtain a strong, up-to-date, evidence-

based foundation in breastfeeding knowledge and skills, and

qualify for the national certification exam to becom

e a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC®).

Attendees have a w

ide range of backgrounds and experience in supporting breastfeeding fam

ilies:

•N

urses•

Pediatricians•

Public health / WIC

•H

ospital staff•

OB/G

YNs &

Midw

ives•

Doulas

•Visiting nurses

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PRNs &

Physician’s assistants•

Public health nurses•

Family practice physicians

•Childbirth educators

•Breastfeeding advocates

•Social w

orkers•

Perinatal outreach workers

•Peer counselors

•IBCLCs earning CERPs

•Neonatologists•A

ndmore!

•La Leche League leaders &

Nursing M

others Counsel mem

bers•

Speech / Language & O

ccupational Therapists•

IBCLC exam candidates

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LC/AN

LC exam candidates

Who should attend the

Lactation Counselor Training Course?

Winter-Spring 2020

Lactation Counselor Training ScheduleAdd on additional study & contact hours

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