Lactation Consultant

The Lactation Consultant certificate program at Drexel University is a one- to two-year credential offered by this private nonprofit institution in Philadelphia, PA. The program prepares healthcare and allied health professionals to support breastfeeding mothers and infants through evidence-based lactation care.

This program is part of the health and medical preparatory programs field under CIP code 51.0815. Drexel University also offers a range of related programs, including Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects and Computer and Information Systems Security at the associate level, as well as Engineering/Industrial Management and Nanotechnology at the bachelor's level. Students can expect instruction in lactation physiology, clinical assessment, and patient communication skills.