Becoming a Certified Lactation Support Provider

• Education – 45-55 hour online, self-paced course
• Pass the exam
• Prerequisites: None
• Continuing education is required for recertification
• Examples: Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), Certified Breastfeeding Specialist (CBS), Certified Lactation Educator (CLE), etc.
• List of Certificate courses to become a Breastfeeding or Lactation Counselor

The Becoming program supports aspiring Certified Lactation Support Providers through annual scholarships. Scholarship applications will open in the Spring of 2027.

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