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If you prefer to register by mail, download the form below and mail-in registration at least three weeks prior to training. Students must still complete the online Course Registration Form to have their spot secured for the course.
CAPPA 20 Hour CLE Training Fulfills the Requirements for:
You owe it to yourself and the moms you serve...Individuals looking for a course that will take them to the next level in lactation, or desiring to become Certified Lactation Educators, should enroll in the CAPPA CLE Training. This 20 hour course is suited perfectly for anyone who works with prenatal or postpartum moms. The maternal-child professional and community volunteer will both benefit from this well-rounded breastfeeding course.
The CAPPA CLE Training gives a good overview of lactation including:
CLE Trainings are in high demand. I frequently travel to western states to offer on-site trainings for a minimum number of students. If you are an individual interested in hosting a local training, please read the Hosting Responsibilities Page prior to contacting Christy Jo Hendricks. Hospitals and clinics have been able to train their entire staff by scheduling an on-site training. If you represent an organization and are interested in bringing a training to your location, please read the Organization Contract prior to contacting Christy Jo Hendricks. |
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How Does Certification Work?
The three-day intensive lactation training fulfills the Baby Friendly and Core Competencies requirements. It is a wonderful refresher course and a valuable training for anyone working with moms and babies. Nurses often take the course to gain lactation knowledge or add to their resume in the highly competitive field. The three-day training alone provides an excellent overview of lactation and completes the training for a Lactation Educator.
Beyond the three day training, individuals are encouraged to pursue Certification as Lactation Educators and become a CLE through CAPPA Academy. The Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association has developed a certification process that enables educators to instruct in a wide range of breastfeeding areas. The certification process is important because it signifies a level of competence to those seeking a Certified Lactation Educator. Since it would be impossible to thoroughly understand the position of the Certified Lactation Educator in only three days, CAPPA has developed a Certification process that gives a thorough overview. In order to achieve certification, individulas must:
Beyond the three day training, individuals are encouraged to pursue Certification as Lactation Educators and become a CLE through CAPPA Academy. The Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association has developed a certification process that enables educators to instruct in a wide range of breastfeeding areas. The certification process is important because it signifies a level of competence to those seeking a Certified Lactation Educator. Since it would be impossible to thoroughly understand the position of the Certified Lactation Educator in only three days, CAPPA has developed a Certification process that gives a thorough overview. In order to achieve certification, individulas must:
- Attend and fulfill the requirements for the 20 Hour CAPPA CLE Training (the three day training offered above)
- Join CAPPA (benefits include website listing, free admission to the annual conference, complete with CEUs, etc.)
- Enroll in CAPPA Academy (includes all requirements and downloads)
- Complete requirements outlined in CAPPA Academy (individuals currently working in the birthing/breastfeeding or education field will find many of the requirements are completed in their daily work, others may need to make more of an effort, but the CAPPA CLE Trainer will be available for mentoring and guidance through the process, and applicants have 2 years to complete the certification)
- Individuals currently working in the lactation field may qualify for the Accelerated Program.
Do You Qualify for the Accelerated Program?
In order to enter this program, you must meet one of these requirements. Copies of licenses/certifications required.
- Be a currently licensed RN with at least one year lactation experience working with mothers and babies who are breastfeeding. Proof required in the form of a letter from nurse manager or administrator stating nursing experience and specific breastfeeding support.
- Be a La Leche League Leader with at least two years of experience.
- Be a certified childbirth educator (with CAPPA, Bradley, ICEA, Lamaze or Birthworks) who has taught a minimum of 12 breastfeeding classes. Proof required in the form of class rosters and/or evaluations and CCCE certificate.
- Be a WIC Peer Counselor or Registered Dietician with at least 2 years breastfeeding support experience.
