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Breastfeeding Counsellor - Compare Programs
Australia
Compare the various breastfeeding counsellor training
programs available in Australia |
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Become a Breastfeeding Counsellor
Comparison of Training
Programs in Australia
For more details on entries scroll over the
icon.
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Costs (AU$) |
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Total Program Cost (AUD$)
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$800 |
$960 |
Not stated |
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The cost is
broken down into: |
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Training program |
$800 |
$960 |
Not stated |
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First years membership fee |
Free |
None |
$50 |
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Certification/enrollment |
Free |
None |
Not stated |
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Certification processing |
Free |
None |
Not stated |
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Other costs |
None |
None |
Not stated |
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Certification |
Certified
Breastfeeding Counsellor |
Electronic completion certificate |
Breastfeeding Counsellor |
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Flexible learning option |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Pay by installments |
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Yes |
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Yes |
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Not stated |
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Recertification required |
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No |
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No |
Not stated |
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Cost of yearly membership |
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Free |
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None |
$50 |
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Certification Requirements |
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Exam |
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Yes |
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Yes |
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Not stated |
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Assignment required |
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Yes |
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No |
Not stated |
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Written training materials |
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950+ pages |
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100% online |
Not stated |
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Observe antenatal classes |
No |
No |
Not stated |
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Number of books required |
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5 |
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None |
Not stated |
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Number of breastfeeding support
hours required |
30 |
None |
Not stated |
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Other requirements |
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Yes |
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None |
Not stated |
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Time Limit |
None |
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10 months |
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Not stated |
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Length of training |
Usually around
9-14 months |
1 month per module (10 modules in total) |
Not stated |
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Support & Access |
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Refund
policy |
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Yes |
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Yes |
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No |
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Require agreement to policies |
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No |
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No |
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Yes |
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Online student discussion forum |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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Continuing education |
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Yes |
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Yes |
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No |
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Online referral service
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Yes |
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No |
No |
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Ongoing trainer support |
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Yes |
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No |
No |
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Introductory course |
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Free |
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No |
No |
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Access course immediately |
Yes
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Yes |
No |
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Other courses available |
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Yes |
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No |
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Yes |
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