Lactation Consultant Certification

Completion of a certification in lactation consulting first requires the graduation of an accredited lactation consulting degree or certification program in human lactation and breastfeeding from a licensed educational institution. Once completed, candidates must attend a working internship or supervised work-study program with health care professionals working with new mothers and their children, including certified lactation consultants, nurses or even breastfeeding support counselors. Additional certifications include the Certified Breastfeeding Counselor (CBC), Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), and Certified Lactation Educator (CLE). All certifications are beneficial, yet the IBCLC "registered lactation consultant" certification from the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners is still the most widely respected and best known.

Additional certifications include the Certified Breastfeeding Counselor (CBC), Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), and Certified Lactation Educator (CLE). All certifications are beneficial, yet the IBCLC "registered lactation consultant" certification from the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners is still the most widely respected and best known.

Lactation Consultant Continuing Education

American Sentinel University Online

Programs:   Doctor of Nursing Practice - Executive Leadership, MS Nursing - Case Management, MS Nursing - Education, MS Nursing - Infection Prevention and Control, MS Nursing - Management and Organizational Leadership, MS Nursing - Nursing Informatics, RN to BS Nursing, RN to MS Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing - Online

Program:  Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)

Concordia University Online

Program:  M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction: eLearning/Technology Education

Grand Canyon University

Programs:   M.A.: Teaching - Professional Learning Communities (No IR, No Cert.), M.B.A. and M.S. in Nursing: Nursing Leadership in Health Care Systems (Bridge)

Grantham University - Online

Program:  Certificate of Learning Medical Coding and Billing

Independence University - Online

Programs:   BS - Nursing, MS - Nursing Administration

Kaplan University

Programs:   MS in Education in Instructional Technology - Adult Learning-Higher Education, MS in Education in Instructional Technology - Adult Learning-Organizations, MS in Higher Education - College Teaching and Learning, MS in Nursing, MS in Nursing - Informatics, MS in Nursing - Nurse Administrator, MS in Nursing - Nurse Educator, RN to BS in Nursing, RN to MS in Nursing

Kaplan Continuing Education

Programs:   Legal Nurse Consulting, Legal Nurse Consulting - Accelerated

Kaplan University International - Online

Programs:   MPA - Governmental Management, MS in Higher Education - College Teaching and Learning, MSE in Instructional Technology - Adult Learning/Higher Ed, MSE in Instructional Technology - Adult Learning/Organizations

Keiser University eCampus Online

Program:  Nursing, MS

Keiser University Graduate School - Online

Programs:   Education, MS - Teaching and Learning (Online), Nursing, MS (Online)

Liberty University Online

Programs:   Doctor of Education - Teaching and Learning , M. Ed. in Teaching & Learning in Education Technology, M.Ed Teaching and Learning-Middle Grades , M.Ed. - Teaching and Learning, M.Ed. Teaching and Learning-Elementary Education , M.Ed. Teaching and Learning-Special Education

Schiller International University - Online

Program:  International Relations and Diplomacy

South University

Programs:   Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN), Master of Science in Nursing

The College Network

Programs:   LPN/LVN to RN - AS in Nursing (Licensed LPN/LVNs only), LPN/LVN to RN - BS in Nursing - Indiana St. - (Licensed LPN/LVNs only), Paramedic to RN, RN to MS in Nursing - Regis University (Licensed RNs only)

The University of Liverpool

Programs:   Master of Public Health (International Public Health), MSc in International Management (Management of Health Systems)

University of Phoenix - Online

Programs:   Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing, M.S. in Nursing, M.S. in Nursing/Health Care Education, M.S. in Nursing/Informatics, M.S. in Nursing/Master of Health Administration, M.S. in Nursing/MBA/Health Care Management, RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Walden University - International

Programs:   Doctor of Education - Administrator Leadership for Teaching & Learning, Doctor of Education - Higher Education & Adult Learning, Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) - General, Ed.S. in Administrator Leadership for Teaching and Learning, M.S. in Adult Learning-Developmental Education, M.S. in Adult Learning-General, M.S. in Adult Learning-Teaching Adults English as Second Language, M.S. in Adult Learning-Teaching Online, M.S. in Adult Learning-Training & Performance Improvement, M.S. in Higher Education - College Teaching & Learning, M.S. in Higher Education - Online & Distance Learning, M.S. in Nursing (MSN) - BSN Track, M.S. in Nursing (MSN) - RN Track, M.S.Ed - Literacy and Learning in the Content Areas (Grades 6-12), M.S.Ed - Teaching English Language Learners, Ph.D. in Education - Course-based - Learning, Instruction, and Innovation, Post-Masters Certificates in Nursing - Nursing Education

South University - Campus
Campus:  Montgomery
Program:  Nursing RN to BSN Degree Completion

Tri-State Institute
Campus:  Birmingham
Program:  Practical Nursing

Argosy University
Campus:  Phoenix
Programs:  Doctor of Education (EdD) in Teaching and Learning, Education Specialist (EdS) in Teaching and Learning, M.P.A. in State and Local Government, Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) in Teaching and Learning

Brookline College
Campus:  Phoenix
Program:  Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Fortis College
Campus:  Phoenix
Program:  Practical Nursing

American Medical Careers
Campus:  Los Angeles
Programs:  Acute Care Nurse Assistant - ANA, Certified Nurse Assistant, Restorative Nurse Assistant - RNA

Charter College
Campus:  Canyon Country
Program:  Vocational Nursing

Institute of Technology
Campus:  Redding
Program:  Vocational Nursing

Le Cordon Bleu Schools of North America
Campus:  San Francisco
Programs:  California Culinary Academy - Certificate in Baking and Pastry Arts, California Culinary Academy - Certificate in Culinary Arts

UEI College
Campus:  San Bernardino
Program:  Vocational Nursing

United States University
Campus:  National City
Programs:  Entry Level Nursing, Master's of Science in Nursing, RN-BSN

Argosy University
Campus:  Denver
Program:  M.P.A. in State and Local Government

Platt College Colorado
Campus:  Aurora
Program:  Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Branford Hall Career Institute
Campus:  Danbury
Program:  Nurses Aide

Argosy University
Campus:  Sarasota
Programs:  Doctor of Education (EdD) in Teaching and Learning, Education Specialist (EdS) in Teaching and Learning, Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) in Teaching and Learning

Brown Mackie College
Campus:  Miami
Program:  Assoicate of Science in Nursing

Florida Career Colleges
Campus:  Boynton Beach
Program:  Associate's Degree - Nursing RN and LPN to RN

Herzing College
Campus:  Winter Park
Programs:  AS in Nursing - LPN to RN Bridge, BS in Nursing - Bridge Program

Kaplan College - KHE
Campus:  Jacksonville
Program:  Associate of Science: Nursing

Lincoln Tech
Campus:  Casselberry
Program:  Nursing

Sanford-Brown Institute
Campus:  Jacksonville
Program:  Nursing

Schiller International University
Campus:  Largo
Program:  International Relations and Diplomacy

Ultimate Medical Academy
Campus:  Tampa
Program:  Nursing

Argosy University
Campus:  Atlanta
Programs:  Doctor of Education (EdD) in Teaching and Learning, Education Specialist (EdS) in Teaching and Learning, Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) in Teaching and Learning

South University - Campus
Campus:  Savannah
Programs:  MS - Nurse Educator, Nursing RN to BSN Degree Completion, RN to Master of Science in Nursing

University of Phoenix Campus
Campus:  Augusta
Programs:  MS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing/MBA/ Health Care Management

Argosy University
Campus:  Honolulu
Program:  M.P.A. in State and Local Government

National Louis University
Campus:  Chicago
Programs:  Ed. S. Educational Psychology: Human Learning Development (School Psychology), Ed.D. Educational Psychology: Human Learning & Development, M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction - School Nurse

Olivet Nazarene University - Graduate and Continui
Campus:  Bourbonnais
Programs:  Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Certification - Family Nurse Practitioner, Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner

Fortis College
Campus:  Indianapolis
Program:  Associate Degree in Nursing

Kaplan College - KHE
Campus:  Indianapolis
Program:  Diploma: Practical Nursing

MedTech College
Campus:  Fort Wayne
Program:  School of Nursing

University of Phoenix Campus
Campus:  Indianapolis
Program:  Licensed Practical Nurse/ Licensed Vocational Nurse to BSN

Lincoln College of Technology
Campus:  Florence
Program:  Nursing

Career Quest Learning Centers
Campus:  Lansing
Program:  Certified Nurse Aide

Argosy University
Campus:  Saint Paul
Program:  M.P.A. in State and Local Government

Brown Mackie College
Campus:  Fenton
Program:  Associate of Applied Science in Nursing

Sanford-Brown College
Campus:  Saint Peters
Program:  Nursing

Kaplan College - KHE
Campus:  Las Vegas
Programs:  Associate of Science: Nursing, Diploma: Practical Nursing

Salter School of Nursing and Allied Health
Campus:  Manchester
Programs:  Licensed Nursing Assistant, Licensed Practical Nurse

Brookline College
Campus:  Albuquerque
Program:  Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Computer Career Center
Campus:  Las Cruces
Programs:  Certified Nurse Assistant, Practical Nurse

Mildred Elley
Campus:  Albany
Program:  Practical Nursing

Lincoln College of Technology
Campus:  Dayton
Program:  Nursing

Fortis College
Campus:  Scranton
Program:  Practical Nursing

Lincoln Tech
Campus:  Philadelphia
Program:  Nursing

Pittsburgh Technical Institute
Campus:  Oakdale
Program:  Practical Nursing

Tri-State Business Institute
Campus:  Erie
Program:  Practical Nursing

New England Institute of Technology
Campus:  Warwick
Program:  Associate in Science Degree in Nursing

South University - Campus
Campus:  Columbia
Programs:  Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Nursing RN to BSN Degree Completion

Argosy University
Campus:  Nashville
Program:  M.P.A. in State and Local Government

University of Phoenix Campus
Campus:  Nashville
Program:  BS in Nursing (RN Required)

Argosy University
Campus:  Dallas
Program:  M.P.A. in State and Local Government

Career Point College
Campus:  San Antonio
Programs:  Nurse Aide, Vocational Nursing

Computer Career Center
Campus:  El Paso
Program:  Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aid

Hallmark College
Campus:  San Antonio
Program:  Nursing

MedVance Institute
Campus:  Houston
Program:  Vocational Nursing

Argosy University
Campus:  Draper
Program:  M.P.A. in State and Local Government

Everest College
Campus:  Salt Lake City
Programs:  Associate of Science - Nursing , Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Fortis College
Campus:  Salt Lake City
Program:  Associate Degree in Nursing

Argosy University
Campus:  Seattle
Program:  M.P.A. in State and Local Government

University of Phoenix Campus
Campus:  Brookfield
Programs:  BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)

CollegeAmerica
Campus:  Cheyenne
Programs:  Bachelor of Science Completion in Nursing (Online), Bachelor of Science Completion in Nursing Administration (Online), Master of Science in Nursing Administration (Online), Master of Science in Nursing Education (Online)

Canadian Health Care Academy
Campus:  New Westminster
Programs:  Access to Practical Nursing, Biology 12 - Pre-Nursing, Nursing Unit Clerk, Practical Nursing

Stenberg College
Campus:  Surrey
Program:  Practical Nursing