RN to CLC????

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I am an RN and I have been working in Peds (office setting) for a few years now. I just got hired at a new office and we see a lot of newborns. I have noticed that many of these moms are having a hard time breast feeding. I was thinking about getting some type of lactation training so I can help them. I don't really want to take a whole degree program. I just want to get a certification and not a degree. I looked at the international website and all of their pathways involve getting an associate or bachelor's degree and logging tons of hours before being able to take the test. Are there any classes that I can take just to get a basic certification???

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Specializes in LTC, rehab, medical review.

http://www.healthychildren.cc/

check this out. they offer a certification course in different locals all over the counrry. it's not a degree, just a certification. i am going to take it at some point next year after i graduate and get my rn, since this is the field i am interested in. it's only a week long, and its accredited by the ANCC. hope that helps and gl!!

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Specializes in Pediatrics, Lactation, Case Management.

You can always put you education and training towards getting your lactation consultaing certification. I have been an IBCLC (international Board Certified Lactaton Consultant) and a RN for several years now.

www.ibcle.com for the pathways for RN will show you what you need to do to complete it.

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Specializes in L&D, OBED, NICU, Lactation.

I took the CLC course offered through Healthy Children and found it to be excellent. It is a great start for those who want to work toward becoming an IBCLC. You will learn a great deal of theory and useable information in the 40-hour course. The instructors (I had Karyn Cadwell and Elyse) are amazing and extremely up to date on the current research. The guide they give you to go along with the class contains all references they use and it is updated twice a year with the most up to date research. I would recommend this if you want a good place to start.

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Specializes in L&D/Maternity nursing.

I too took the CLC course last Spring though Health Children and it was phenomenal. The hours banked there can also be put towards obtaining your IBCLC if you so wish to be further credentialed.

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Specializes in LTC, rehab, medical review.

I am glad it hear it is a good program. I will be graduating with my RN this december and plan on taking that class next spring. I would love to be a lactation consultant.:redpinkhe

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