FAQ
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Regular enrollment is $999 USD for Category A Countries, $499 USD for Category B Countries, $299 USD for Category C & $99 USD for Category D Countries.
Category B, C & D will need to contact info@lactationacademy.com in order to submit proof of residence and receive their combined country discount + introductory discount promo code.
Proof of residency is required for Country Category discounts. Please submit the following 2 items:
Yes, discounted pricing available for groups of 5 or more members.
You will have 1 year from the date of enrollment to complete the course.
You can get an extension with an added fee.
Yes, you have to take a quiz & submit an evaluation survey for accreditation.
Yes! You have access to rewatch all recordings for the duration of your program.
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Please contact us at info@lactationacademy.com Where can I get a receipt? Receipts will be available to be printed once you enroll in this program and it is also available in your account. Additionally, you will receive email correspondence with a receipt indicating the total cost of enrollment and the amount paid.
Refund is available within 48 hours of enrollment only if the contents of the program are not accessed.
Unfortunately, we do not offer financial assistance however be sure to look for opportunities for reduced enrollment via group sign-ups, contests and our scholarships. Feel free to reach out to info@lactationacademy.com to find out about any active opportunities
CERP and Nurse contact hours are approved for this program.
Yes, CERP and Nurse contact hours are approved for this program.
Please click on this link to enroll in this program.
https://goldlactationacademy.thinkific.com/pages/enroll
No, there are no prerequisites for this program.
No, you cannot download the lessons. However, you can watch the recordings on any device at any time within the duration of the program.
Please find below, the system requirements to access the program
https://support.thinkific.com/hc/en-us/articles/360030354954-System-Requirements-and-Supported-Browsers
Yes
Please contact us at
info@lactationacademy.com
Please click on this link to find the course goals and objectives
https://goldlactationacademy.thinkific.com/pages/lactation-training-certification-prep-course
Please click on this link to know more about your faculty.
https://www.lactationacademy.com/pages/instructors
1 Year from the date of enrollment.
No, you will need to purchase the following three textbooks:
Breastfeeding and Human Lactation
Counseling the Nursing Mother: A Lactation
Consultant's Guide
Core Curriculum for Interdisciplinary Lactation Care
Please contact us at info@lactationacademy.com to get a discount on these textbooks.
All lectures are on pre-recorded videos in English with English closed captioning
Yes, you can access the course after you receive the certificates provided it’s within 1 year from the date of enrollment.
No, you can only access course components within the duration of your program.
Currently the course is offered in English with English subtitles
Yes, there are Community discussion groups within the platforms per Module.
Viewing all lessons and completing the lessons questionnaires.
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Yes
Please contact us at
info@lactationacademy.com
You can connect via the Communities once you’re logged in or on our Facebook page here - https://www.facebook.com/GOLDLactationAcademy
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The two pathways in which you can utilize the GOLD Lactation Academy 90-Hour Online Course are Pathway 1 and Pathway 3. Pathway 2 includes this type of instruction through the college or university program, so those following Pathway 2 would not require a program like GOLD Lactation Academy as part of their candidacy to sit for the IBLCE exam. If you have determined that you are a Pathway 1 or Pathway 3 candidate (and confirmed with IBLCE), your choice to enroll and complete the GOLD Lactation Academy 90-Hour Online Course will be an excellent first step in your process.
This course will be a strong part of exam preparation. However, you will still need to have all other requirements met before you can sit for the exam.
This program is not a certification course, but it will qualify for your mandatory lactation education hours. You will still need to complete the other requirements and pass the exam before you are certified as a lactation consultant
IBLCE offers 3 different pathways to becoming a lactation consultant. You may already have some training to help determine which pathway is right for you. Pathway 1 is for those who may be working in a clinical setting or breastfeeding support organizations. You can find more information about the recognized health professions here: https://iblce.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/recognised-health-professions.pdf
Pathway 2 is through an academic program and Pathway 3 is for those individuals who do not work under the recognized health professionals and will be using a qualified mentor for clinical hours. You can learn more about the different pathways and find which pathway is right for you here: https://iblce.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Which-IBLCE-Pathway-is-Right-for-Me.pdf
If you have any additional questions or comments, please contact us via email at: info@lactationacademy.com