Pathway 2 Lactation Consultant Training Certificate

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About the Program

The Pathway 2 Lactation Consultant Training Certificate Program is an undergraduate certificate for students who wish to receive the necessary education and skills to be an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). Students need to complete the required pre-reqs prior to applying for the certificate program.

General Certificate Requirements

Certificate requirements for the university can be found on the page below. All students seeking a certificate at the undergraduate level must follow these requirements in addition to the specifc requirements related to the certificate declared.

Requirements for Certificates

Program Requirements

The minimum passing grade for all courses included in this certificate is an earned grade of “C”.

Pre-requisite Courses: 33 credits

Courses required as pre-requisites for entry into the lactation consultant training program undergraduate certificate (alternate courses may be considered)

BIO 1080 - General Biology I Credits: 3
BIO 2310 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4
BIO 2320 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 4
PUB 1700 - Medical Terminology Credits: 3
NUT 2040 - Introduction to Nutrition Credits: 3
NUT 3300 - Cultural Aspects of Nutrition Credits: 3
NUT 3700 - Nutrition Education and Counseling Credits: 3
NUT 4040 - Nutrition Research Design and Evaluation Credits: 3
NUT 4200 - Lifecycle Nutrition for Majors Credits: 3
NUT 4800 - Medical Nutrition Therapy Credits: 4

Required Courses: 18 credits

NUT 4950 - Lactation Management Credits: 3
NUT 4970 - Clinical Skills for Breastfeeding Support Credits: 3
NUT 4990 - Clinical Lactation Practicum Credits: 1 (must complete 12 credits)

Summary of Requirements

Pre-requisite Courses	33 credits
Required Courses	18 credits
Total for the Pathway 2 Lactation Consultant Training Certificate	18 credits (pre-requisites not included)