Lactation Specific Education

95- Hour Programs

• GOLD Lactation Academy

• Lactation Education Resources (LER)

• LactaLearning

• Marie’s Method

Health Science Pre-Requisites

• Walden University

• Local community college

• Review your own academic transcripts so you can see if you’ve taken course that apply.

• Lactation Education Resources

To become an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), applicants must complete 14 specific health science subjects (or be on the Recognized Health Professions List) from an accredited institution. Required subjects include human anatomy, physiology, biology, nutrition, child growth/development, and clinical research. Additionally, requirements include psychology, sociology/cultural sensitivity, and various medical safety topics. Recognized Health Professionals: Nurses, midwives, doctors, and dietitians are generally exempt from these 14 courses, though they must still meet lactation-specific education and clinical hours.

Required Health Science Subjects (14 total)
Courses must be taken at an accredited college/university with a passing grade.

• Biology

• Human Anatomy

• Human Physiology

• Infant and Child Growth and Development

• Introduction to Clinical Research

• Nutrition

• Psychology (or counseling skills or communication skills)

• Sociology (or cultural sensitivity or cultural anthropology)

Additional Required Topics

• Medical Terminology

• Basic Life Support (e.g., CPR/NPR)

• Medical Documentation

• Occupational Safety and Security for Health Professionals

Other Resources:

• Facebook Groups
  Becoming an IBCLC & Beyond (FB Group)

• Facebook Groups - Discounts
  GOLD Lactation Academy Group Discount (FB Group)
  Lactation Education Resources (LER) Group Discount (FB Group)

https://www.masslca.org/member-education