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.

To learn about becoming a Lactation Consultant in more detail, please watch a comprehensive presentation from our lead instructor, Gini Baker, by clicking here.

Courses include

 
• Lactation Consultant Certificate Program is AARC 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