NUT 4950 - Lactation Management

Credits: 3

Description: A clinical training course that provides 50 of the required 95 hours of lactation-specific education (including the 5 hour communication requirement) to become eligible for the International Board Certified Lactation Consultant exam. This course explores breastfeeding anatomy and physiology. Discusses common breastfeeding issues. Topics include anatomy of the breast, supporting the breastfeeding dyad, culturally informed breastfeeding support, and education in community and clinical settings. The course will be taught using competency-based learning and application of primary research.