The Boston Breastfeeding Coalition supports individual community leaders in developing their skills as lactation support professionals in order to increase breastfeeding support access across Boston and offer professional development pathways for community leaders.
Below are two upcoming trainings:
1. The Community Transformer and Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Training
Hosted by the Boston Breastfeeding Coalition and Vital Village Networks in partnership with Reaching Our Sisters Everywhere (R.O.S.E.).
Training Dates: April 25-27th, 2023 (3rd day led by Boston Breastfeeding Coalition Members)
Training Location: Virtually
The ROSE Community Transformer Training workshop occurs over the first two-days utilizing an evidence-based curriculum on providing peer breastfeeding support. During the training, individuals learn the essential skills for providing peer counseling in the area of lactation management and methods for making referrals to resources for interventions outside of their scope of practice. The third day of the workshop is designed and led by Boston Breastfeeding Coalition members and will review how to organize and host a lactation support group.
After completing either the R.O.S.E. and/or CLC training, scholarship recipients will complete 6 months of volunteering with a breastfeeding support group or our breastfeeding Warmline. These support groups are currently being held virtually and/or hybrid.
Apply Here: https://connect.vitalvillage.org/2023-rose-clc-training-scholarship-application-questions
Application Deadline: Friday, March 31, 2023
Training Location: Virtually
The ROSE Community Transformer Training workshop occurs over the first two-days utilizing an evidence-based curriculum on providing peer breastfeeding support. During the training, individuals learn the essential skills for providing peer counseling in the area of lactation management and methods for making referrals to resources for interventions outside of their scope of practice. The third day of the workshop is designed and led by Boston Breastfeeding Coalition members and will review how to organize and host a lactation support group.
After completing either the R.O.S.E. and/or CLC training, scholarship recipients will complete 6 months of volunteering with a breastfeeding support group or our breastfeeding Warmline. These support groups are currently being held virtually and/or hybrid.
Apply Here: https://connect.vitalvillage.org/2023-rose-clc-training-scholarship-application-questions
Application Deadline: Friday, March 31, 2023
2. The Virtual Certified Lactation Counselor Training Program
Hosted by the Boston Breastfeeding Coalition and Vital Village Networks in partnership with the Healthy Children's Project Center for Breastfeeding.
Training Dates: This virtual training includes 52-hours of course curriculum that can be completed over the course of 4 months (May-August 2023).
May-July 2023: CLC Training Curriculum including bi-weekly Scholar connect meetings, monthly Scholar Support Nights and regular connects with Mentor.
August 2023: CLC Exam
Training Location: Virtually
Participants will have earned 52 L-CERPS upon completion of the training and be prepared to sit for the CLC exam. The online training curriculum, review and competencies will be completed over a 4 month period. Your scholar cohort will meet bi weekly with the Scholars Facilitator and monthly at Scholar Support Nights to check in on progress and receive support or clarification about course material. Scholars will also have a mentor to support with training material.
Read more about the Center for Breastfeeding's requirements for the CLC training here
After completing either the R.O.S.E. and/or CLC training, scholarship recipients will complete 6 months of volunteering with a breastfeeding support group or our breastfeeding Warmline. These support groups are currently being held virtually and/or hybrid.
Apply Here: https://connect.vitalvillage.org/2023-rose-clc-training-scholarship-application-questions
Application Deadline: Friday, March 31, 2023
May-July 2023: CLC Training Curriculum including bi-weekly Scholar connect meetings, monthly Scholar Support Nights and regular connects with Mentor.
August 2023: CLC Exam
Training Location: Virtually
Participants will have earned 52 L-CERPS upon completion of the training and be prepared to sit for the CLC exam. The online training curriculum, review and competencies will be completed over a 4 month period. Your scholar cohort will meet bi weekly with the Scholars Facilitator and monthly at Scholar Support Nights to check in on progress and receive support or clarification about course material. Scholars will also have a mentor to support with training material.
Read more about the Center for Breastfeeding's requirements for the CLC training here
After completing either the R.O.S.E. and/or CLC training, scholarship recipients will complete 6 months of volunteering with a breastfeeding support group or our breastfeeding Warmline. These support groups are currently being held virtually and/or hybrid.
Apply Here: https://connect.vitalvillage.org/2023-rose-clc-training-scholarship-application-questions
Application Deadline: Friday, March 31, 2023
