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​Register for the Certified Lactation Educator™ Training  and Advance Your Breastfeeding Knowledge and Counseling Skills

The CLE can function as a stand alone training for contact hours, professional development, personal growth, doula requirements, IBLCE L-Cerps (21.25), BFHI fulfillment; or students can choose to continue their education through CAPPA Academy and become a Certified Lactation Educator in 3 easy steps:
  1. Attend a CLE® training (register below)
  2. Enroll in CAPPA Academy at cappa.net (additional coursework and investment)
  3. Take the online exam (over 95% passing rate)
Those who enroll in a course by faculty, Christy Jo Hendricks, IBCLC, RLC, CLE, CCCE, CD, receive class supplies, teaching tools and a Resource Notebook in addition to the CAPPA Manual. Attendees are also invited to join a private discussion & mentoring group.
Sign up now to jump start your career or add another income stream
  • Highly desirable Training
  • Marketable skill
  • Build confidence
  • Network with other professionals
  • Receive on-going mentoring
  • Private Facebook Group for students
  • Enhance your resume
  • Gain professional skills
  • Learn evidence-based information

Membership Included

NEW! Students receive a 1-Year CAPPA Membership ($75) included with their registration payment.

Membership benefits include:
  • FREE Annual Conference (with CERPs)
  • FREE Webinars (with CERPs)
  • Access to private Facebook group
  • FREE Member Profile Page
  • Monthly newsletters
  • On-going mentoring via social media​​
There are no prerequisites for the CLE Training. Take the course this week, and begin teaching next!
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$540 Early Bird Rate
​$595 Regular Rate
$485 Alumni Rate
​(Second training with Christy Jo)
Inquire about $50 POC & Active Military discount

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Students receive over $100 of materials including a manual, resource notebook and lactation teaching supplies.
CAPPA is the only organization that offers the Certified Lactation Educator™ (CLE®) Course. This certification is a distinction that ensures individuals are proficient in providing high-quality lactation education and support to communities and families. The three-day, in-person training is the first step towards becoming a Certified Lactation Educator™ with CAPPA.  This course is designed to improve the skill base, knowledge and perspectives on breastfeeding for perinatal professionals. 
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The CLE® Training satisfies the following:
The Core Competencies in Breastfeeding Care and Services for All Health Professionals as outlined by the United States Breastfeeding Committee (no endorsement by the USBC is implied). Ideal for labor and postpartum doulas, WIC staff, public health employees, and anyone looking to offer lactation education.

The 20 Hour World Health Organization Curriculum to support the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative. Ideal for hospital staff, pediatricians, obstetricians, midwives, and PAs specializing in maternity care.

The CAPPA Lactation Educator™, CLE® or CAPPA Community Educator™, LE(C) certification steps for workshop attendance. Ideal for anyone wanting to become a Certified Lactation Educator™, CLE®. or LE(C).

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Peer Counselor training (confirm with your agency to verify education requirements)

The CAPPA 20 Hour Lactation Educator Training Class includes the CAPPA Lactation Manual, Resource Notebook, Certificate of Attendance,and unique give-aways to enhance your practice.

The training covers the following topics: 
  • Goals/Roles of the Lactation Educator
  • Historical Look at Breastfeeding
  • Anatomy of Breast and Lactation Physiology
  • Importance of Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding and the Hazards of Formula Feeding
  • Counseling the Postpartum Family
  • Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding – BabyFriendly Information
  • Working with the Hospital
  • Maternal/Infant Challenges
  • Pumping/Expressing Breastmilk
  • Medications and Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding
  • Maintaining Milk Supply 
  • Teaching To Adult Learners
  • Latch and Positioning
  • Working with the Hospital
  • When and who to refer clients to for additional help
  • And much more!
​Additional videos, presentations and business building skills are shared. Each student body is unique, so each class is too.
Certified Lactation Educators™ secure employment in a variety of places including, WIC offices, hospitals, community programs or private practice. Nurses, Doulas and Midwives often attend the course to compliment the services they already provide.
The CLE® program is not a Lactation Consultant Course and Certified Lactation Educators™ do not provide hands-on breastfeeding support. The important scope of practice for a CLE® is to provide education, support and appropriate referrals to individuals and groups. CLEs serve to promote, protect and support in all areas of human lactation.

Credits
The CLE® training is an exceptional value. Students are awarded 21.25 L-Cerps by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners #C1771433 and 24 CAPPA Contact Hours. Registered Dietitians: should maintain a copy of the agenda and certificate of attendance for CPEs for your Professional Development Portfolio. Curriculum approved by Lactation Education. 

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Are you ready to begin your career in lactation or gain more evidence-based information and skills? Sign up now for the next CLE® Training in your area. Complete registration, and you will receive your pre-training Study Guide and pre-course assignments two weeks prior to the course.
​"I loved how the presenters kept it real, in that they shared how they handled different, less than ideal situations, with the ultimate goal of supporting breastfeeding and encouraging mothers--Great Job!"