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Contact us today:  \nLactation Education Resources  \nWith you every step of the way  \nBecome a lactation consultant Recertify and deepen lactation support skills  \nTrain your hospital staff, from NICU to BFHI  \n[www.lactationtraining.com](www.lactationtraining.com)  \n712 Childs Point Road, Annapolis, MD 21401 (443) 203-8553  \n[Support@LactationTraining.com](Support@LactationTraining.com)  \nOnline and in-person options  \nSpecialized courses and options for doulas, nurses, peer educators, physicians, dieticians, and more  \nAchieve your goal of becoming a lactation consultant with LER  \nFind the education, support, and community you need to become an IBCLC, including:  \n 95+ hours of lactation training  \n Clinical hours through LER, for healthcare providers and non-providers  \n Low-tuition college health science courses through Walden University  \n Proven courses for IBCLC exam prep  \n Community in our online group  \nStart your journey by becoming a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist.  \n Support the normal course of breastfeeding with our Core Lactation Course  \n 52+ hours of online education provided by experts in the field  \n Online exam included with the course, no additional charge  \nHave you completed a 45 hour course and want to become an IBCLC?  \n The Lactation Consultant Bridge course was designed with you in mind  \n 45 hours of online education designed to pair with your existing training to meet the IBLCE lactation education requirements  \nFeel prepared to soar through your IBLCE exam  \nWhether you are sitting for the exam for the first orthe fifth time, feel confident and prepared with LER’sonline prep courses  \n 600 instant-feedback exam questions  \n Enriched course adds review sessions and more  \n Our guarantee: pass the exam or we will extend your access to the review, including an upgrade to enriched  \nRecertify and Deepen Your Skills  \nBoth our online and in-person offerings are designed to give you the tools you need to provide the best possible lactation care.  \n Online courses with leading experts  \n Take as many credits as you need, including our popular 20-and 75-hour packages  \n Ethics, communications skills, and specific clinical skills available  \n Customized on-site offerings available  \nCost Effective Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative Training  \nUsed by more than 800 hospitals, LER’s highly popular BFHI online training meets the Baby-Friendly USA's training requirements for the 6th edition Guidelines and Evaluation Criteria  \n Taught by experienced clinicians, including those who have successfully passed initial designation and redesignation  \n Friendly and easy to access customer support  \n Optional add-in courses available  \n Group discounts and customized coaching services available  \n[www.lactationtraining.com](www.lactationtraining.com)","cbCaikGgqBeN2rok","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaikGgqBeN2rok","pdf",207205,"English","# Lactation Education Resources Programs\n## Paths to Become a Lactation Consultant and IBCLC\n## Core Lactation Course and Bridge Course\n## IBCLC Exam Preparation and Guarantees\n## Recertification and Deepening Skills\n## Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative Training","[{\"question\":\"How can I become a lactation consultant through LER?\",\"answer\":\"LER offers education pathways to become a lactation consultant and supports learners at different stages. 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