Careers in Lactation Speaker Series
Virtual Certificated Lactation Educator Training
Virtual 95 hour Lactation Training
CSUN's Academic Program for Human Lactation
Lactation Curriculum Expands with Federal Grant
Student Stories About Lactation Education
Responsibilities of a Lactation Educator
Students wishing to pursue certification as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
(IBCLC) must:
- Complete at least 90 hours of education in human lactation and breastfeeding within the 5 years immediately prior to applying for the exam.
- Complete course work in 14 health science subjects.
- Complete clinical hours helping breastfeeding mother baby dyads.
Students who successfully complete HSCI 434: Lactation Education: Prenatal and Perinatal Period and; HSCI 466: Lactation Education: Postpartum Period will have fulfilled IBLCE’s 90 hours of education in human lactation requirement.
For more information about HSCI 434: Lactation Education: Prenatal and Perinatal Period click here.
For more information about HSCI 466: Lactation Education: Postpartum Period click here.
For more information about all of the requirements to become an IBLCE exam candidate visit the
IBLCE website at: https://ibclc-commission.org/step-1-prepare-for-ibclc-certification/