BreastEd Series

The BreastEd Series consists of 10 online courses covering all the major aspects of human lactation. All courses are tutored by Lactation Consultants. Each course may be enrolled into individually. BreastEd has been approved by Accreditation and Approval Review Committee (AARC) on Education in Human Lactation and Breastfeeding. Successful completion of each course will earn the participant 12 L CERPs and 12 Contact Hours (ANCC).

The BreastEd courses are US$108 each.

Lactation Exam Practice

Lactation Exam Practice (2009). This course provides candidates of the 2009 IBLCE Examination with practice in multiple-choice assessment on a range of questions based on the topics examined in the IBLCE Examination.

Background Health Series

IBLCE has indicated that completion of these courses fulfil the pre-exam requirement for candidates who need to document an introductory course in that topic.  The cost of each course is $US42.

Advanced Practice Series

Advanced Practice Series are short 4-5 hour courses on a range of lactation topics. These courses have been reviewed for accuracy and relevance by leading lactation professionals and academics.
CERPs: Each course is worth approximately 4 to 5 L CERPs after you complete a simple quiz online at the end of the course.
Cost: each course costs USD$50 for one month password access

Breastfeeding Foundation Series

Breastfeeding Foundation for Nurses & Midwives is for health professionals who support women during pregnancy, birthing and the early weeks postpartum. Breastfeeding Foundation for Doctors is designed for medical practitioners working with women antenatally and during the early postpartum.

Ethics for Lactation Consultants

Ethics for Lactation Consultants introduces students to the theories of ethics, and give them a thorough understanding of their responsibilities in relation to the IBLCE Code of Ethics and the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes (WHO Code). It is accredited to provide 5 ECERPs.

Experts-in-Lactation Lectures

Experts-in-Lactation Lectures are recorded presentations on a range of lactation topics by Lactation Professionals from around the world. Some of these are from the popular GOLD Conferences and others are specifically recorded for this series. The easy format lets you watch and listen as though you were in a lecture, then repeat the lecture as many times as you wish during your one week enrollment period.

Health e-Learning is in partnership with our sister company, SummitZero Online Presentations, to deliver these lectures to you. If you are currently a Health e-Learning student, it is important to note that your username and password for Health e-Learning's courses will not work at SummitZero - you will receive a different username and password when you register. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or use the contact form at SummitZero.

Accreditation Points

Most lectures will award CERPs for Lactation Consultants and CHs (Contact Hours) for USA Nurses.

Cost

US$15 per CERP/CEU. See individual pricing.

Access period

Generally you will have access to the recording for one week from the time you enrolled. See lecture for exceptions to this.

Hale Independent Study Modules

Hale Publishing through Health e-Learning, provides CERPs for completing independent study modules from their text, "Textbook of Human Lactation".

Baby Friendly Staff Education

The Breastfeeding Essentials Program provides a cost-effective and efficient way to complete Step Two of the BFI Accreditation process. Online delivery means more efficient scheduling, better assessment and no rostering or back-fill issues.