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Who’s Who?
An at-a-glance look at lactation support in the United States
Washington, D.C. | www.USLCA.org | info@USLCA.org
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Lacation Provider Categories
Prerequisites
Training Required
Scope of Practice
Consultant (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, IBCLC®)
Recognized health professional or satisfactory completion of collegiate level health sciences coursework.
90 hours of lactation-specific education
• College level health science courses
• 300-1000 clinical practice hours • Successful completion of a criterion referenced exam offered by an independent international board of examiners.
Provide professional, evidence based, clinical lactation management; educate families, health professionals and others about human lactation.
Counselor/ Educator
(i.e. Certified Lactation Counselor, Certified Breastfeeding Educator, etc. )
N/A
20-120 hours of classroom training
• Often includes a written exam or “certification” offered by the training organization
​Provide education and guidance for families on basic breastfeeding issues.
Peer
(i.e. La Leche League, WIC Peer Counselor, etc.)
(i.e. La Leche League, WIC Peer Counselor, etc.)
18-50 hours of classroom training
Provide breastfeeding information, encouragement, and support to those in their community.
Please See full Document at:
https://uslca.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Whos-Who-Short1.pdf
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