Lactation Educator Trainings
Individuals looking for a course that will take them to the next level in lactation, or desiring to become Certified Lactation Educators, should enroll in the CAPPA CLE Training. This 20 hour course is suited perfectly for anyone who works with prenatal or postpartum moms. The maternal-child professional and community volunteer will both benefit from this well-rounded breastfeeding course.
CAPPA 20 Hour CLE Training Fulfills the Requirements for:
- The Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative
- US Core Competencies
- CAPPA Lactation Educator Course
- Peer Counseling Lactation Education
The CAPPA CLE Training gives a good overview of lactation including:
To register for a Lactation Educator Training, click here
These trainings are taught by Christy Jo Hendricks. If you have any questions about the CAPPA 20 Hour Lactation Educator Course, Christy Jo can be reached by email.
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How Does Certification Work?
The three-day intensive lactation training fulfills the Baby Friendly and Core Competencies requirements. It is a wonderful refresher course and a valuable training for anyone working with moms and babies. Nurses often take the course to gain lactation knowledge or add to their resume in the highly competitive field. The three-day training alone provides an excellent overview of lactation and completes the training for a Lactation Educator.
Beyond the three day training, individuals are encouraged to pursue Certification as Lactation Educators and become a CLE through CAPPA Academy. The Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association has developed a certification process that enables educators to instruct in a wide range of breastfeeding areas. The certification process is important because it signifies a level of competence to those seeking a Certified Lactation Educator. Since it would be impossible to thoroughly understand the position of the Certified Lactation Educator in only three days, CAPPA has developed a Certification process that gives a thorough overview. In order to achieve certification, individulas must:
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