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Lactation Program

Lactation Consultant Training Program (Certificate)

The LCTP is a comprehensive, CAAHEP accredited Pathway 2 training program administered through theÌýCollege of Business and Professional Studies Health and Human Performance DepartmentÌýat ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½, in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Program Goal

Help diversify the field of lactation to include more people of color, positively impact health outcomes and help address breastfeeding and health disparities and inequities

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    Program Structure

    Provides supervised breastfeeding support education in the context of clinical lactation services and public health practice. Students receive didactic and clinical training and earn a minimum of 300 clinical hours and 90 didactic hours required for program completion and to comply with the requirements of an IBLCE-Approved Pathway 2 Program. Content considers equity, population and program-based applications, the social determinants of health, and factors and barriers specifically affecting people of color.Ìý

    This program requires you to be a North Carolina resident.

    • Didactic Courses: Completed within a 10-month school year (with a summer and winter orientation)
      • Weekly three-hour interactive sessionÌý(class is a hybrid setting with a monthly in-person on-campus class)ÌýfromÌý6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
      • Includes: topic review, experiential sharing and debriefing, homework assignments, projects, presentations, small group discussions, in-class exercises, case studies presented by students, examples from the public health literature, and exams
    • Clinical Practicum: Completed simultaneously with the didactic courses

      • At least 1, 8-hour day per week at a designated clinical siteÌý(in Charlotte, NC or surrounding areaÌýhospital, outpatient clinic, or WIC office.

    • Attendance at breastfeeding conferences, support groups, prenatal classes and other pre-approved events will also be an important part of each student’s experience

    Upon successful completion of the program, students will receive a certificate of eligibility to then sit for the IBLCE exam to become an IBCLC. Ìý

    The required courses are NOT included in the program but all courses are offered at ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½.Ìý

    These courses include:

    1. Biology
    2. Human Anatomy
    3. Human Physiology
    4. Infant Child Growth and Development
    5. Introduction to Clinical Research
    6. Nutrition
    7. Psychology or Counseling Skills or Communication Skills
    8. Sociology or Cultural Sensitivity or Cultural Anthropology

    The Program Director or Manager cannot inform a student if their prerequisites will be accepted by IBLCE.Ìý.

    It is highly recommended that students only take 1-2 of these during the course of the program and complete the rest beforehand.Ìý

    The required subjects are included in our program:Ìý

    These subjects include: Ìý

    1. Basic Life Support (CPR, ADE)
    2. Medical Documentation
    3. Medical Terminology
    4. Occupational Safety and Security for Health Professionals,
    5. Professional Ethics for Health Professionals
    6. Universal Safety Precautions and Infection Control

      Program Fees

      School Year Fees subject to change. Payment plans are available. Financial aid is available if the student is also enrolled in a degree-seeking program.

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      Semester 1

      Semester 2

      Tuition ($610Ìýper credit hour)

      $3,660Ìý(for 6 credit hours)

      $3,660Ìý(for 6 credit hours )

      Program Fees

      $185

      $185

      Clinical Fees

      $2,132

      $2,132

      TOTAL

      $5,980

      $5,980

        First Time Pass Rate

        100%

        100%

        57% , N=4/7**Ìý

        **1 pending not included in the overall countÌý

        This program began in 2019. The numbers above reflect exam results since the program was initially accredited in 2019.Ìý

        To Apply

        Application submission does not guarantee acceptance. All applications must undergo review by a selection committee.

        .ÌýWe are accepting applications year-round on a rolling basis.

        • Ìý- A degree is not required for admission to the program. Non-traditional students in social work, psychology, education and technology are encouraged to apply.

        • TranscriptsÌý– Unofficial or official transcripts can be submitted by email toÌýlctp@jcsu.edu,Ìýor mailed to the ProgramÌýCoordinator'sÌýattention to the address at the end of thisÌýweb page.

        Students must have completed the majority of the prerequisite courses as outlined by the Pathway Two Program guidelines set forth by theÌý.

        Prerequisite courses:Ìý

        • Biology
        • Human Anatomy
        • Human Physiology
        • Growth/Development
        • Nutrition
        • Psychology/Communication
        • Introduction to Research
        • Sociology/Anthropology

        An applicant may still be considered for admission if one or two of the listed prerequisite classes has not been completed prior to the beginning of the program. It is expected that individuals in this situation provide evidence of enrollment in the remaining prerequisite classes prior to beginning the LCTP, and must show proof of successful completion. Failure to successfully complete the outstanding class will result in dismissal from the program. It is imperative to recognize that transcripts submitted are reviewed only for application and admissions purposes, it is the responsibility of the student to ensure that his or her prerequisite classes meet the requirements of IBLCE for the IBCLC exam.Ìý

        • ResumeÌý– A medical background or experience is not required. However, resumes should include any clinical or related experiences to maternal child health, lactation, childbirth, etc. (ex.Ìý, attend support groupsÌý,Ìý,Ìý)Ìý
        • Two Letters of Recommendation –Ìýcan be professional or personal and should speak of your character, qualities and capabilities that would make you the ideal candidate for the Lactation Consultant Training Program. Letters must be submitted by email attachment in PDF file format with a handwritten signature on the organization’s letterhead, if applicable.
        • EssayÌý-ÌýA personal statement highlighting related experiences in maternal-child health,Ìýyour life achievements and challenges. Tell us how enrollment in the LCTPÌýcan help you achieve your goals. Submit essay by email to Program Director, TaHysha McClainÌýlctp@jcsu.eduÌýin PDF file format with a minimum of 250 and a maximum of 650 words single-spaced.
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