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Breastfeeding Counsellor - Compare Programs
USA
Compare the various breastfeeding counsellor training
programs available in the USA |
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Become a Breastfeeding Counsellor
Comparison of Training Programs in the USA
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Costs (US$) |
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Total Program Cost (US$)
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$710 |
$505 |
$1,010 |
$785 |
$960 |
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The cost is
broken down into: |
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Training program |
$710 |
$350 |
$975 |
$785 |
$960 |
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First years membership fee |
Free |
$45 |
None |
None |
None |
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Certification/enrollment |
Free |
$35 |
$35 |
None |
None |
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Certification processing |
Free |
$75 |
None |
None |
None |
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Other costs |
None |
None |
None |
None |
None |
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Certification |
Certified Breastfeeding Counsellor |
Certified Lactation Educator |
Certified Breastfeeding Counsellor |
Certified Lactation Specialist |
Electronic completion certificate |
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Flexible learning option |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
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Pay by installments |
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Yes |
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No |
No |
No |
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Yes |
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Recertification required |
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No |
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$75 |
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Not stated |
No |
No |
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Cost of yearly membership |
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Free |
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$45 |
Not stated |
None |
None |
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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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Yes |
Yes |
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Yes |
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Assignment required |
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Yes |
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1 essay |
Not stated |
Not stated |
No |
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Written training materials |
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950+ pages |
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Yes |
69 page program guide |
700+ pages |
100% online |
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Observe classes |
Not required |
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4 |
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Not stated |
No |
No |
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Number of books required |
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5 |
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4 |
1 |
Not stated |
None |
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Number of breastfeeding support
hours required |
30 |
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Not stated |
Not stated |
None |
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Other requirements |
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Yes |
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Yes |
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Not stated |
Not stated |
None |
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Time Limit |
None |
2 years |
2 years |
Not stated |
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10 months |
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Length of training |
Usually around
9-14 months |
2 day workshop plus home study |
Usually around 9-12 months |
6 day workshop plus home study |
1 month per module |
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Support & Access |
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Refund
policy |
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Yes |
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No |
No |
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Yes |
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Yes |
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Require agreement to policies |
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No |
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Yes |
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Not stated |
Not stated |
No |
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Online student discussion forum |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
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Continuing education |
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Yes |
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Yes |
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Yes |
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No |
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Yes |
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Online referral service
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Yes |
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Yes |
No |
No |
No |
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Ongoing trainer support |
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Yes |
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No |
No |
No |
No |
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Introductory course |
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Free |
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No |
No |
No |
No |
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Access course immediately |
Yes
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No |
No |
No |
Yes |
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Other courses available |
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Yes |
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Yes |
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Yes |
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No |
No |
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