LACTATION EDUCATION RESOURCES

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1 LACTATION EDUCATION RESOURCES March 22, 2017 School Contact Information: Wendy Lawrence Lactation Education Resources 6329 Genoa Road Tracys Landing, MD Contact Information: (443) Student Campus Location: On-line - Student Name: Monica Brown Name of Program: Lactation Consultant Training Program - Enriched: 90 Hours Lactation Specific Training Type of Program: Certificate s Length of Courses: Self paced 3 Months with 12 Month Access Start Date: April 12, 2017 Cost: End Date: April 12, 2018 LCTP090: $ GED101: $65.00 Summary of course requirements towards IBLCE Exam and Certified Breastfeeding Specialist Certification COURSE CODE - LCTP090: Lactation Consultant Training Program - Enriched: 90 Hours: The Lactation Consultant Training Program (LCTP) is an in-depth online training program in lactation and breastfeeding management that may be used to help prepare for the certification exam for Lactation Consultants or as a comprehensive update for practicing Lactation Consultants. 90 L-CERPs, 90 Nursing Contact Hours and 90 CPE's. - $ This comprehensive course meets the IBLCE requirements of the 90 hours of lactation specific didactic training for Pathway 1 and Pathway 3 applicants. This course is designed to prepare the student to take the IBLCE exam to become a certified IBCLC Lactation Consultant and prepare the student for a career as a certified lactation consultant. It covers all of the disciplines and chronological periods listed on the IBLCE Exam Outline

2 In addition to the certificate for 90 hours a Breastfeeding Specialist Certificate (TM) is awarded at the completion of this course valid for a five year certification. Lactation Education Resources courses and programs are reviewed, approved and recognized by the LEAARC (Lactation Education Accreditation and Approval Review Committee) to ensure all provided material adheres to established criteria and standards of the profession. LCTP045 Approval Number: CA LER, LCTP090 Approval Number: IA LER L-CERPs (Lactation Continuing Education Recognition Points) are awarded by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners. Lactation Education Resources, Long-term Providership CLT Lactation Education Resources is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Virginia Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses' Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation, VNA # P. CPE's (Continuing Professional Education) credits are awarded at the completion of the program. Lactation Education Resources is an approved provider by the Commission of Dietetic Registration #LA002 Scope of Practice Description: Lactation Education Resources ensures all students are informed, educated and prepared to engage and adhere to all aspects of the outlined scope of practice of the International Board Certified Lactation Consultant IBCLC and Breastfeeding Specialist standards of practice. Details regarding the IBCLC certificants scope of practice are explained here and the scope of practice for the Certified Breastfeeding Specialist details is outlined on the following page.

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5 The IBLCE requires 6 general education classes in addition to the comprehensive 90 hour lactation specific training program for Pathway 3 applicants. When applying for the IBLCE exam, candidates for Pathway 3 must demonstrate completion of continuing education in the following topics: Documentation for the Lactation Consultant Medical Terminology Occupational Safety and Security Professional Ethics for Health Professionals Universal Safety Precautions and Infection Control Basic Life Support (obtain from your local hospital, fire department or Red Cross) We offer courses to satisfy 5 of these requirements. 2 are included in the Lactation Consultant Training Program and the other 3 are offered as a package as outlined below. COURSE CODE - GED101: IBLCE Additional General Education Package (for students currently enrolled in the Lactation Consultant Training Program): This package includes those classes not already in your Lactation Consultant Training Program (Medical Terminology, Occupational Safety and Security and Universal Precautions). 4 Nursing Contact Hours and 6 CEU's - $65.00 Medical Terminology: This course covers the derivations of medical terms from Greek and Latin roots including prefixes and suffixes and common abbreviations. Terms focus on childbirth and lactation. Lesson includes flash cards (viewable on portable devices). 4 Nursing Contact Hours Occupational Safety and Infant Security: This course covers prevention of musculoskeletal injuries, latex allergies, lateral violence and hostile work environments, workplace stress and hospital infant security. 1 CEU Universal Precautions and Infection Control: This course discusses the modes of transmission of infection including the chain of infection and describes practices employed to interrupt the transmission of infection. Includes a post-test and bibliography 1 CEU

6 The IBLCE also requires completion of (8) of the following college level courses from the students choice of our affiliate Global Health Education through Northwestern State University of Louisiana (NSULA) provided completely on-line OR any other online college, local community college or university; as they are considered mandatory for the student to meet all of the requirements of Pathway 3 of the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) to qualify to sit for the annual national board exam to become a practicing Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). 1. Biology 2. Human Anatomy 3. Physiology 4. Infant and Child Growth and Development 5. Introduction to clinical research 6. Nutrition 7. Psychology or Counseling Skills or Communication Skills 8. Sociology or Cultural Sensitivity or Cultural Anthropology MyCAA is not able to cover the costs of additional courses provided by a separate school or organization that does not directly earn a Certificate, License or Associate Degree; therefore the aforementioned college courses will have to be funded by the student if they are not obtained through a college program that leads to an Associate Degree, License or Certificate. Please contact me if there is any additional information I can provide regarding Global Health Education, Lactation Education Resources, or Northwestern State University of Louisiana. Best wishes, Vergie Hughes Program Director & President Lactation Education Resources Support@LactationTraining.com