Certified Blactation Educator

45-Hour Blactaton Educator/Accomplice Training

A foundational professional lactation training course for aspiring Black IBCLCs and folks who support Black families. This course provides students with lactation-specific educational hours that qualify for the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) 95-hour requirements. This training provides the student with a basic knowledge in:

  • Anatomy; Breast & Infant Oral

  • BioChemistry of Lactation

  • Communication & Counseling

  • Clinical Documentation

  • Equipment Use In Lactation

  • Ethical & Legal Considerations of Lactation

  • Introduction of Complimentary Foods

  • Latch & Position

  • Pathology of Lactation

  • Pharmacology & Toxicology

  • Physiology

  • Public Health & Advocacy

  • Weaning

  • And More!

  • October 2-4, 2024

    • Wednesday, 8 AM - 5 PM PST

    • Thursday, 8 AM - 2 PM PST

    • Friday, 8 AM - 12 PM PST

    November 6-12, 2024

    • Exclusive to Alameda County, California Residents and/or those who support families who reside in Alameda County, California

    • 8 AM - 5 PM PST

    • $750+processing fees

    • Payment plans are available for as low as $199 per month. Email info@theblackcourse.com for details.

    • At this time, scholarships are not available.

    • All sales are non-refundable.

    • November 2024 Cohort is FREE for Alameda County Residents and/or those who support Alameda County Families

    • All Levels of Lactation Supporters

    • All Healthcare Providers

    • All Levels of Nurses

    • Case Managers and Home Visitors

    • Childbirth Educators

    • Community Advocates

    • Doulas

    • Midwives & Birthing Assistants

    • Nutritionists & Registered Dietitians

    • Social Workers

    • Therapists: OT, PT, SLP

    • All those entering the lactation field

  • October 2024 Cohort will meet virtually over 3 days for each cohort for a total of 18 hours. The remaining hours will be completed at the student’s own pace by a designated due date.

    Each cohort will provide students with 45 lactation specific educational hours; which qualifies for the IBLCE requirements.

    Class will not be held on Saturday and Sunday.

    November 2024 Cohort will meet virtually over 5 days.

  • Certified Blactation Educator or Accomplice (CBE/CBA)

Alameda County: Residents and supporters of families with children 0-5!

First 5 Alameda has provided support to The B.L.A.C.K. Course to provide our Certified Blactation Educator/Accomplice 45-Hours Training to residents and supporters of families with children 0-5 who reside in Alameda County, California!

For those who successfully complete any of the First 5 Alameda sponsored 45-hours trainings, they are eligible to complete our first Certified Blactation Educator/Accomplice - Advance 50-Hours Training.

We are proud to announce that Certified Blactation Educator/Accomplice - Advance Training is now eligible for CERPS through the International Board of Lactation Consultants Examiners.

Registration Requirements:

  • Residents of Alameda County, California

  • Supporters of families with children 0-5, who reside in Alameda County, California

  • Verify if you reside in Alameda County HERE!