2010 schedule as follows:.
- June 30-July 2, 2010 in Redlands, CA
- August 16-18, 2010 in Chicago, IL
- September 23-25, 2010 in Pocatello, ID
- November 4-6, 2010 in Salt Lake City, UT ID
- *** November 10* & 12-13, 2010 in Las Vegas, NV
This 20 hour course provides the easiest step towards becoming a Certified Lactation Educator. This training course fulfills the main requirement for certification. This class is the foundation of eventual pursuit of the IBCLC status. Check out www.cappa.net for detailed information.
In addition, this class also has the unique bonus of fulfilling the 20 hour breastfeeding education for BFHI.
Topics covered in class:
- Goals and roles of the lactation educator
- Breast milk vs. Formula
- Anatomical, physiological, and hormonal aspects of lactation
- How to get a successful start with breastfeeding
- How to make your hospital or clinic breastfeeding friendly
- Maternal and infant breastfeeding challenges
- Pumping and expressing breast milk
- Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative
- Medications and mother’s milk
- Importance of father/partners role
- Teaching the adult learner
- Triage skills:Assessing what is really going on
CLE can also be a source of vital support, guidance and encouragement throughout the duration of breastfeeding.
Lactation Educators play a critical role in providing breastfeeding education and support. CAPPA now offers the only “CLE” Certification through its registered and trademarked program. Become one of the exclusive Certified Lactation Educators offering accurate, evidenced-based information to health care providers and the public to promote a breastfeeding friendly culture.
Questions and Answers
What can I do with a certification in lactation education?
People with specialized breastfeeding credentials such as CLE are qualified to teach breastfeeding classes in a hospital or private setting.
Enhance your:
- Doula business
- Post-partum profession
- Medical/Health practice
- Local WIC office as a breastfeeding peer counselor
- Work as a dietitian
- Childbirth education classes
This class is designed for an RN currently offering lactation assistance in postpartum, newborn nursery or the NICU. As well as for a doula, a CBE and/or a midwife who wants to offer and add evidence based breastfeeding education to their practice.
Lay persons are also encouraged to get certified so they can educate the community regarding breastfeeding in private and/or public classes.
Will I learn how to teach breastfeeding classes and what about how to market my services?
Yes, the CAPPA CLE course provides techniques for you to teach your own breastfeeding class and great marketing tools to get your name out there.
How do I register for this class?
Please call us at (801) 608-8947 to start the registration process. Or fill out the form below and pay at check out.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Once registered and need to cancel 50% deposit is non-refundable but can be applied to a future class.
When checking out with payment, be sure to click on lactation/doula services under shipping options so you won't be charged extra.
Upon payment and registration, a welcome letter will be mailed out to you detailing itinerary and what to bring to class.
Tuition for pre-registration for the CAPPA Certified Lactation Educator course which includes the study manual is $375-400.00 depending the location of class. For those who want to continue with all the required steps for certification, there is:
$45.00 membership fee-- Paid to CAPPA
$75.00 Certification Processing Fee-- Paid to CAPPA
$35.00 certification packet-- Paid to CAPPA OR Birth and Breastfeeding Solutions at training
For your convenience, the certification packet is available to purchase during class. The membership and the certification processing is not due until you are ready to submit all completed required work.
Are CEU's accepted for this class:
At the moment, CAPPA and WIC are the only organizations that are offering CEU's for this training.
Would you come to our location...meaning Southern Utah, Idaho or Nevada?
I would come to your location as long as there are at least 10 registered students.
