Traditional Program
Description
Lactation Educators in-training have two (2) years to complete and submit their certification requirements after purchasing the Certification Packet.
| What you need to do to get started: |
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1. Register for and attend a Lactation Educator Certification Workshop (click here to view available workshops). 2. If you have not attended a 20-Hour Lactation Management Course in the last two years, you are required to read the CAPPA Canada Lactation Educator Manual prior to the workshop. The manual will be sent to you (electronic format) once your full payment has been received by CAPPA Canada. 3. Prepare a list of childbirth resources available in your area and bring it to the workshop. |
Traditional Program Requirements
1. Be a member of CAPPA Canada ($55.00 for a 1 year membership; rebates available for multi-year memberships). All CAPPA Canada certified professionals are required to maintain continuous membership. A lapse in your CAPPA Canada membership will result in a $50.00 reinstatement fee and all overdue membership fees must be paid. CAPPA Canada certified professionals who let their membership lapse more than 120 days must pay a $100.00 reinstatement fee plus all past due membership fees. NOTE: If a membership is purchased during a workshop, there is a $5.00 discount.
2. Enter the Lactation Educator Certification Program by purchasing the Lactation Educator Certification Packet ($35.00), available at our store (a proof of purchase is required when submitting your certification requirements). You can also purchase your Certification Packet from your trainer at the workshop.
3. Write a one (1) page personal essay on why you want to be a Certified Lactation Educator.
4. Submit a detailed C.V. (Curriculum Vitae) or resume.
5. Choose and read five (5) books from the CAPPA CLE required reading list (available here). Submit a one page report for each book.
6. Attend four (4) local La Leche League or Nursing Mothers' Council meetings (proof of attendance required). Submit a 250-300 words summary of what you learnt (use Form B: Breastfeeding Cla Class Observation Form, available in the CAPPA Canada Certification Packet). If no class is available in your area, please contact CAPPA Canada for a substitute.
7. Attend breastfeeding consultation as an observer/volunteer with an IBCLC or a CLC for a minimum of four (4) hours (a proof of attendance is required). Submit a 250-300 words summary of what you learnt (use Form B: Breastfeeding Class Observation Form, available in the CAPPA Canada Certification Packet).
8. Submit a curriculum development for your breastfeeding class; include objectives, media used and hand-outs.
9. Review three (3) current research studies (study published in the last two (2) years). Write a two page review of each study. Compare and contrast two of the studies and write a comparison essay of at least 500 words.
10. Submit two letters of recommendation from a certified labour doula, certified childbirth educator, certified lactation educator, certified postpartum doula, certified antepartum doula, midwife, obstetrician, or lactation consultant (IBCLC). One letter for a character reference and the other as a professional reference.
11. Create and submit a list of local resources for CLE clients.
12. Pass the test on lactation education. The test is an open book test and the answer sheet must be submitted for your final certification. An 85% passing grade is required. The test is available in the CAPPA Canada Lactation Educator Certification Packet.
13. Sign and agree to the CAPPA Code of Conduct, Philosophy, Scope of Practice and Grievance Policy.
14. Submit the necessary fees for certification ($75.00*).
* Certification Processing Fee is due with the submission of completed Certification Application.
In the event a candidate fails to pass certification requirements, the candidate has up to one (1) year to complete the failed portions of the certification requirements. There will be no further processing fees. The candidate who exceeds two (2) year to complete the aforementioned portions of certification may be asked to re-enter the certification program and may incur additional fees.
Note: CAPPA Canada encourages its birth professional in-training to submit their certification requirements electronically. If this is not a possibility, the paperwork must be submitted by mail and NO ORIGINALS should be sent, only photocopies.
| Certification Results Policy |
| It will take approximately 4-6 weeks for CAPPA Canada to grade and process your certification materials once received. CAPPA Canada receives a high volume of certification requests. CAPPA Canada will contact you by letter or email within that time frame once your application has been reviewed. |