September & November 2021 Cohorts are coming
45 Hours Lactation Course
The B.L.A.C.K Course will be facilitating our 45 Hour Lactation Course led by and for aspiring Black lactation professionals and Non-Black Allies supporting Black Communities. The Course will be taught virtually September 29 - October 5, 2021 and November 3 - November 9, 2021 . Register today for the cohort that best meets your schedule.
5-Day Course
We will meet virtually over 5 days for each cohort. Each cohort will provide you with 45 lactation specific hours. Class will not be held on Saturday and Sunday..
Course Meeting Times
- 8 AM - 5 PM PST
- 9 AM - 6 PM MST
- 10 AM - 7 PM CST
- 11 AM - 8 PM EST
Course Fee
- $750+processing fees per course student
- Payment plans are available. For more information email us at info@TheBLACKCourse.com
The September Cohort Registration closes Wednesday, September 22nd at 11:30 PM PST.
The November Cohort Registration closes Wednesday, October 27th at 11:30 PM PST.
Course Content:
The B.L.A.C.K. Course 45 Hours Lactation Course provides the student with a basic knowledge in:
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Biochemistry
- Communication/Counseling
- And More!
Course Outline are provided to registered students at the beginning of each cohort.
Please Note:
- We are not offering scholarships for the remainder of the year. We will announce when these opportunities become available again.
- While our educational hours may qualify towards certification of other programs, we cannot confirm which programs will accept our hours. Please contact the perspective program directly to inquire if you can use our educational hours.
- All sales are non-refundable.
- Students must attend all sessions and complete all course assignments by the designated due dates to receive 45 lactation education hours.
- Class will NOT be held on Saturday and Sunday.
- We suggest birth workers schedule back up support for births as you will be held to all course requirements including attendance policies and assignment deliverables.
- Registered students will receive an email once registration closes that includes course requirements including information about homework, evaluations, final quiz, and participation.
- Course Topics: Breastfeeding via the diaspora view, the effects of generational oppression and racism on breastfeeding, Anatomy, Counseling, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, and more!
- Watch our Q&A Live Here & Here!
- Payment arrangements are available - email us at info@TheBLACKCourse.com. Please note - final payment needs to be made by the close of registration you are paying for.
New! Blactavist peer counselor support 20 hours training
20 Hours Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Training
The B.L.A.C.K Course will be facilitating our 20 Hours Peer Counselor Support Training led by and for aspiring Black lactation professionals and Non-Black Allies supporting Black Communities. The training will be taught virtually October 22-24, 2021. Register today to learn how to support families in your community.
3-Day Course
We will meet virtually over 3 days. The class will provide students with entry level lactation specific education that focuses on latch and position, counseling, facilitating support groups, and more. This class is targeted to those who want to enter the lactation support field in a peer capacity, want to add to their current PC certification/training, are currently or have breastfed/lactated and want to support families in their community, and those who want to expand their current knowledge about supporting families.
Course Meeting Times
- 8 AM - 5 PM PST
- 9 AM - 6 PM MST
- 10 AM - 7 PM CST
- 11 AM - 8 PM EST
Course Fee
- $250+processing fees per course student
- Payment plans are available. For more information email us at info@TheBLACKCourse.com
The Registration closes Friday, October 15, at 11:30 PM PST.
Course Content:
The B.L.A.C.K. Course 20 Hours Blactavist Peer Counselor Support Training provides the student with a basic knowledge in:
- Communication/Counseling
- Support Group Facilitation
- Basic Milk Production
- Basics of Position & Latch
- The Importance of The Peer Counselor
- And More!
Course Outline are provided to registered students at the beginning of each class.
Please Note:
- We are not offering scholarships for the remainder of the year. We will announce when these opportunities become available again.
- While our educational hours may qualify towards certification of other programs, we cannot confirm which programs will accept our hours. Please contact the perspective program directly to inquire if you can use our educational hours.
- All sales are non-refundable.
- Students must attend all sessions and complete all course assignments by the designated due dates to receive 20 lactation education hours and certificate.
- We suggest birth workers schedule back up support for births as you will be held to all course requirements including attendance policies and assignment deliverables.
- Registered students will receive an email once registration closes that includes course requirements including information about homework, evaluations, final quiz, and participation.
- Watch our Q&A Live Here & Here!
- Payment arrangements are available - email us at info@TheBLACKCourse.com. Please note - final payment needs to be made by the close of registration.
Register Today!
Secure you seat in the class today!
Register HERE to become a Blactavist Peer Counselor
Registration closes:
- Friday, October 15th at 11:30 PM PST
the B.L.A.C.K. Course Team
The B.L.A.C.K. Course Team
Ngozi D. Walker-Tibbs, Lydia O. Boyd, TaNefer Camara, and Felisha Brooks-Floyd
Presenting The BLACK COURSE! The full scope lactation and breastfeeding education course made by and for Black People and folks supporting black breastfeeding.
This course is designed to be a prep course for Aspiring IBCLC’s and Breastfeeding counselors.
This is the course you never had but always wanted.
We’re bringing it to you from East to West Coast, North to South!
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