Lactation Education at UC San Diego Extension
Lactation Education at UC San Diego Extension offers students a nationally recognized university program and access to high caliber instructors and trainers.
Students will also enjoy quality instruction with flexible formats by choosing either online or on-site courses. With online courses, students can learn from any place at any time that is convenient and the online courses deliver the same high-quality content and expert instruction as “face-to-face” courses.
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WEBINAR – To learn about becoming a Lactation Consultant click here.
How to become a Lactation Consultant: Are you Pathway 1 or Pathway 2?
Courses include
- Lactation Consultant Certificate Program is LEAARC approved and based on competencies established by IBLCE
- Lactation Educator Counselor discusses and utilizes the most recent technology and breastfeeding theories
- Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative course that satisfies step two of the Baby Friendly Ten Step Program for hospitals



