Certified Lactation Educator (CLE) Training for Professionals

Are you working in the perinatal field or have a desire to begin a profession that matches your passion? If you are the “go-to” friend, peer, doula or advocate others reach out to when they have breastfeeding questions, I highly recommend this course.

Gain the insight, skills and knowledge to take you to the next level in lactation education.

Registration required.

Training Dates are January 30, 31, and February 1, 2024, 8:30am – 5:30pm each day.

Location:
201 Abraham Flexner Way
University of Louisville Health-Heart Hospital at Jewish
Louisville, KY, 40202

One Year CAPPA Membership Now Included!

Cost: $550

Students will receive a 1-year Membership ($75 value) with registration. Membership benefits include a FREE annual conference with CEUs, a website profile, webinars, access to private Facebook groups, monthly newsletters and more!

What are your personal and professional goals? If it involves teaching and supporting breastfeeding, now is the time to follow your dreams.

The CLE training fulfills the requirements for the Core Competencies in Breastfeeding Care and Services for Health Professionals as outlined in the US Breastfeeding Committee (no endorsement by the USBC is implied), WIC Peer Counselor Training, Welcome Baby Program and BFHI. It is well-suited for HCP, midwives, nurses, chiropractors, nutritionists, lactation consultants, peer counselors, WIC staff, doulas and other birth professionals and advocates. 21.25 L-Cerps awarded by IBLCE.
This well-rounded, interactive course is suited perfectly for those who have a desire to become more proficient in offering breastfeeding support or begin a career in lactation education.

The maternal-child professional and community volunteer will both benefit greatly from this complete breastfeeding education course. Learn the many facets of breast/chestfeeding while gaining the skills and expertise to engage students as an educator.

The CAPPA CLE Training discuses many lactation topics, including:
*Goals/Roles of the Lactation Educator
*Historical Views of Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding
*Anatomical, Physiological & Hormonal Aspects of Lactation
*Latch and Positioning
*Kangaroo Mother Care
*Maintaining Milk Supply
*Breastfeeding Counseling
*The Adult Learner
*Risks of Formula Feeding/Benefits of Human Milk
*Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding
*Working with the Hospital
*Maternal/Infant Challenges
*Helpful community referrals

There are no prerequisites for the CLE Training, so register today and jump start your career while gaining valuable skills to add to the services you offer.

Instructor, Bonnie Holt Logsdon, RD, IBCLC, CLE, has committed her career to families of childbearing years to promote, protect and support breastfeeding as normal infant feeding. With more than 20 years of experience, Bonnie is a Registered Dietitian (RD), International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Certified Lactation Educator™ (CLE©), and as a trained birth doula. Currently she is so grateful and happy to be supporting Louisville and Southern Indiana families during the prenatal and postpartum period for both nutrition and breastfeeding support through her private practice nutrition and lactation business, Bonnie Knows Breast, along with teaching classes to both families and professionals.

More information about Bonnie and her courses can be found at www.bonnieknowsbreast.com.

This Event Runs From Jan 30, 2024, 8:30am to Feb 1, 2024, 5:30pm EST