Mentorship Information

Lactation Education

• 95 hours of Lactation Specific Education

College Level Health Science Courses:

• Biology
• Human Anatomy and Physiology
• Infant and Child Growth and Development
• Intro to Clinical Research
• Nutrition
• Psychology
• Sociology

Continuing Education Courses (not required to be from a college/university):

• Basic Life Support (must be completed before beginning clinical hours)
• Medical Documentation
• Medical Terminology
• Occupational Safety and Security for Health Professionals
• Ethics for Health Professionals
• Universal Safety Precautions or Infection Control and Prevention

Resources for Completing Required Education:

1. 95 hours of Lactation Specific Education
   • GOLD Learning
   • Lactation Education Resources (LER)
   • Health-e-Learning
   • Marie Biancuzzo
   • UC San Diego
2. Health Sciences That Must Be Completed with a College or University:
   • Enroll in classes with your local community college as a non-degree seeking student.
   • Sophia Learning (make sure Sophia is accredited in your state for college credit)
3. Health Sciences That Do Not Require a College or University:
   • GOLD Learning
   • Lactation Education Resources (LER)
   • Sophia Learning (make sure accredited in your state)