NUT 4970 - Clinical Skills for Breastfeeding Support

Credits: 3

Prerequisite(s): NUT 4950

Description: A clinical training course that provides 45 of the required 95 hours of lactation-specific education to become eligible for the International Board Certified Lactation Consultant exam. This course explores the principles and anthropology of human lactation, triage of breastfeeding problems, breastfeeding techniques, maternal and infant nutrition, and application of clinical breastfeeding support skills in real and simulated consultation scenarios. This dyad-focused information will prepare students to support breastfeeding in a variety of healthcare-related roles. This course will be taught using competency-based learning and application of primary research.