Lactation Consultant
A program that prepares individuals to provide lactation management services and breastfeeding support to women, and to work as a Lactation Consultant in a variety of clinical settings. Includes instruction in anatomy and physiology of lactation, nutrition, breastfeeding techniques and technologies, common concerns and solutions, management of special situations, breastfeeding instruction, professional and legal concerns, and advocacy.
Degree Statistics
This program is offered at 4 institutions across the United States, with a total of 190 degrees awarded annually.
Certificates Below Bachelor's
48
certificates awarded
Master's Degrees
10
degrees awarded
Other Awards
132
awards given
Top Schools for Lactation Consultant
These institutions offer the most degrees in this program, ranked by total annual completions.
| Rank | Institution | Degrees |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia Northwestern Technical College Rome, GA | 85 |
| 2 | Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | 42 |
| 3 | Henry Ford College Dearborn, MI | 33 |
| 4 | Union Institute & University Cincinnati, OH | 30 |