FREE 45 Hour Lactation Education Training- IBCLC Prep Course

Presented by: WIC and Nutrition Services and Community Health and Wellness, made possible by funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Registration form at this link.

https://health.mo.gov/living/families/wic/localagency/training/professionaldevelopment/lact-ed-ibclc-prep/index.phphttps://health.mo.gov/living/families/wic/localagency/training/professionaldevelopment/lact-ed-ibclc-prep/index.phpGoal:

• To provide prospective lactation consultants, other health professionals and community lactation supporters with lactation and breastfeeding information that is practical, current, and evidence-based. This course will prepare attendees to sit for the IBLCE exam.

Important Information:

• There is no charge for this training, but you must be registered in order to attend. This course is open to a wide variety of hospital staff, midwives, doulas, WIC staff, La Leche League leaders and community lactation supporters working in Missouri.
• Although this course will briefly review basic breastfeeding concepts, it will focus primarily on advanced material. 
• This program has been submitted for CERP approval to the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE).
• There will be work required outside of the classroom setting to attain all continuing education credit.
• Meals, snacks and beverages are on your own. This location does not allow outside food.
• Directions to the training site will be sent with your confirmation e-mail.
• Quiet babes in arms are welcome at this training. Due to the intense nature of the course, it is recommended that another caregiver attend to help with the infant’s needs.