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The Lactation Education Pathway 2 (LEP2) Program is a graduate certificate that prepares students to sit for the International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) examination

This program follows the Pathway 2 eligibility option, designed for students enrolled in an academic program that provides structured lactation education and supervised clinical training. It includes at least 95 hours of lactation-specific coursework and more than 300 hours of supervised clinical experience, meeting the requirements for IBCLC Pathway 2 eligibility.

Admission is competitive and based on academic preparation and readiness for clinical training. Prerequisites, coursework, and program requirements are aligned with accreditation standards set by CAAHEP, IBLCE, and LEAARC.

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• A Bachelor鈥檚 degree (in any discipline)
• Required coursework:
  • Completion of the eight (8) Health and Sciences Education required college-level courses as outlined by the IBLCE, with a passing grade by the start of the Fall semester.
    • Exception: one class of the eight may be outstanding if it is completed听by the end听of the Fall semester.听听Please review the program handbook for more information.听
  • The courses are:
    • Biology 鈥� Growth, structure, and function of living organisms听
    • Introduction to Clinical Research鈥揢nderstanding of basic research methodologies, critical reading skills, and familiarity with statistical measurements
    • Human Anatomy 鈥� Structure of human body systems听
    • Human Physiology 鈥� Function of human organ systems听
    • Infant and Child Growth and Development 鈥� Developmental stages for infants and young children听
    • Basic Nutrition 鈥� Principles of nutrition and health听
    • Psychology, or Counseling Skills, or Communication Skills 鈥� Foundations of psychology, counseling, or interpersonal communication听
    • Sociology, or Cultural Sensitivity or Cultural Anthropology 鈥� Sociological concepts and cultural aspects of human behavior听
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Application Requirements

Requirements for admissions are:听

• A resume or CV
• One letter of recommendation from an individual who can speak to your academic and/or professional readiness
• A written Statement of Purpose addressing the following:
  Discuss your understanding of the importance of lactation support in improving maternal, infant, and family health outcomes. How do you hope to contribute to improving breastfeeding and chestfeeding support, particularly among underserved, underrepresented, or historically marginalized communities?
• Selected applicants may be invited to participate in an interview as part of the admissions review process

Prerequisite Coursework

Applicants must complete college-level coursework in the following areas before admission:

• Biology
• Human Anatomy
• Human Physiology
• Infant and Child Growth and Development
• Introduction to Clinical Research
• Nutrition
• Psychology, Counseling Skills, or Communication Skills
• Sociology, Cultural Sensitivity, or Cultural Anthropology

Note: Prerequisite courses may be in progress at the time of application, provided they are completed prior to matriculation into the program.

Health and Safety Requirements

Students must submit proof of the following prior to program start:听

Immunizations

• Negative TB test (within 1 year)听
• MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) immunity or vaccination听听
• Varicella immunity or vaccination听
• Hepatitis B immunity or signed declination听
• Tdap (adult dose)听听
• Annual influenza vaccination听
• Exemptions may be requested for medical or religious reasons with appropriate documentation.

Basic Life Support Certification

• Current American Heart Association BLS for Provider certification required.
• Online-only courses are not accepted.听
• Must remain valid throughout the program.

Criminal Background Check and Drug Screen

• A criminal background check and drug screen are required as part of the admissions process. Students must submit to both screenings prior to enrollment.听
• The program administration reserves the right to rescind an offer of admission if an applicant鈥檚 criminal background check reveals a serious offense or the applicant fails the drug screen. Serious offenses include, but are not limited to, felonies, drug offenses, forgery, assault, and abuse or neglect.听
• Eligibility determinations are made on a case-by-case basis. No single type of offense will automatically result in rescission of admission or dismissal from the program. Decisions will consider factors including, but not limited to:听
  • The nature of and circumstances surrounding the offense听
  • The time elapsed since the conviction
  • Evidence of rehabilitation听
  • The applicant鈥檚 actions and conduct since the offense听
  • The truthfulness and completeness of disclosure听
  • The relevance of the offense to participation in the program听
  • Students are not required to disclose expunged arrests, charges, or convictions.听
• Students must immediately report any criminal charge or conviction to the Program Director. Failure to do so may result in an honor code violation or dismissal.

Additional Program Requirements

• Computer Access: Personal computer with reliable internet for Blackboard access, assignments, and communication.听
• Transportation: Reliable transportation to clinical sites throughout Los Angeles County.听
• Insurance: Proof of health insurance is required; liability coverage is provided by the program.听
• Professional Risk: Students may encounter individuals with communicable diseases; appropriate infection control training is provided.听

Transfer, Advanced Placement, and Experiential Credit Policies听

• Advanced Placement: Not available; no testing out of courses permitted.听
• Transfer Credit: Not accepted from other lactation consultant training programs.听
• Experiential Learning Credit: Earned through participation in required clinical and didactic activities only.