Lactation Practitioner
The Lactation Practitioner Certificate is designed for individuals pursuing the International
Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) credential. The program focuses on the
300 hours of supervised clinical practice and six noncredit health science subjects
required for certification. Candidates must also complete 95 hours of lactation-specific
education, including 5 hours focused on communication, as well as eight academic credit
health science courses (e.g., Biology, Human Anatomy, Human Physiology) to meet all
IBCLC eligibility requirements.
VMED 103 - Lactation Consultant Clinical Skills (312 Hrs)
VMED 110 - BLS/CPR for Healthcare Professionals (8 Hrs)
VMED 120 - Medical Documentation (18 Hrs)
VMED 121 - Medical Terminology for Allied Health (60 Hrs)
VMED 122 - Occupational Safety and Security for Health Professionals (18 Hrs)
VMED 123 - Professional Ethics for Healthcare Professionals (24 Hrs)
VMED 124 - Universal Safety Precautions and Infection Control (18 Hrs)
TOTAL HOURS OF INSTRUCTION: 458 HOURS