Online Self-Paced Learning - Jan 5, 2026 - Apr 22, 2026

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In-Person Skills Day

Apr 22, 2026, 1PM - 5PM - Register

OR

Apr 23, 2026 8AM - 12PM - Register

At Northwest AHEC, Winston-Salem, NC

This course focuses on skills needed for providing basic breastfeeding management and support - including prenatal and postpartum counseling and management of common concerns and clinical problems.

The 2026 North Carolina Lactation Educator Training Program consists of online self-paced training modules and a separate in-person skills day.. You will need to register separately for the in-person skills day.

Following the completion of this activity, the participant should register for the in-person skills day.

Audience

Are you passionate about supporting families through their breastfeeding journey? The 2025 North Carolina Lactation Educator Training Program is designed to equip you with the essential skills to provide compassionate, evidence-based breastfeeding support.

🖥️ Online Self-Paced Learning - Register Now

August 1 – October 24, 2025
Learn at your own pace with engaging online modules that cover:

• Prenatal and postpartum counseling
• Basic breastfeeding management
• Common clinical concerns and solutions

💡 Important Dates:

• Registration Deadline: October 17, 2025
• All Modules Must Be Completed By: October 24, 2025

🤱 In-Person Skills Day

After completing the online modules, participants will attend a hands-on skills session to practice and refine their lactation support techniques.

Choose one session:

• October 27, 2025 | 1PM – 5PM - Register
• October 28, 2025 | 8AM – 12PM - Register
  📍 Holiday Inn Express, Winston-Salem, NC

Separate registration is required for the in-person skills day.

🎓 Why Enroll?

This training is ideal for:

• Health professionals
• Community educators
• Peer counselors
• Anyone interested in becoming a lactation educator

By the end of the program, you’ll be prepared to offer informed, empathetic breastfeeding support to families in your community.

🔗 Ready to Get Started?

👉 Register for the Online Training - Click Here

August is National Breastfeeding Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the incredible journey of breastfeeding. From lactation consultants to providers, nurses, and educators, these experts provide essential guidance, compassion, and care to families navigating the path of infant feeding. It is important to celebrate those who work diligently to empower parents with the knowledge and confidence to nourish their babies. At the same time, we are proud of and support all families, no matter how they choose to feed their babies, because every feeding journey is valid and deserves respect.

Healthcare providers working with postpartum families play a crucial role in early care and intervention. Join us for a valuable live webinar, After Discharge: Maternal and Infant Assessment in the Home on Monday, September 9th from 9:00 AM to 2:15 PM to enhance your skills in providing home-based postpartum care.

Online Self-paced Learning and In-Person Skills Day

Join us in celebrating World Breastfeeding Week from August 1-7 by taking part in the exciting opportunity to attend the 2024 North Carolina Lactation Educator Training Program this Fall with Northwest AHEC! Immerse yourself in a comprehensive course that focuses on essential skills for providing prenatal and postpartum breastfeeding support, including counseling and managing common concerns and clinical issues. Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your knowledge and expertise in lactation education.

The 12th Annual Breastfeeding Forum took place on March 18, 2024, at the Hickory Metro Convention Center in Hickory, North Carolina. Guests enjoyed the chance to expand their knowledge and connect with like-minded individuals at this convenient and centralized venue.

At the start of January 2024, Northwest AHEC launched the opening day of the 2024 North Carolina Lactation Educator Training Program, a longstanding initiative dating back to 1996.

This course focuses on skills needed for providing basic breastfeeding management and support - including prenatal and postpartum counseling and management of common concerns and clinical problems.

This course targets health care professionals who work with breastfeeding mothers, and offers necessary knowledge and skills for providing basic breastfeeding management and support. These skills focus on basic prenatal and postpartum counseling, and the management of common concerns and clinical problems.