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!