Lactation Consultant

Union Institute & University, a private nonprofit institution in Cincinnati, OH, offers a bachelor's degree in Lactation Consultant. This program is classified under CIP code 51.0815 and is designed to prepare students with the knowledge and clinical grounding needed to support breastfeeding and lactation care as health professionals, covering topics such as human lactation science, infant feeding, and maternal health.

At Union Institute & University, the Lactation Consultant bachelor's program is offered alongside a Health/Health Care Administration/Management bachelor's degree. Students pursuing this credential can expect a curriculum focused on lactation physiology, counseling skills, public health dimensions of breastfeeding, and the professional standards governing lactation consultant practice.