What's New at ILCA - Core Curriculum

Second Edition of Core Curriculum for Lactation Consultant Practice, 2008
Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc., Sudbury, Massachusetts, USA
Editors: Rebecca Mannel, Patricia J. Martens and Marsha Walker

ILCA’s Core Curriculum for Lactation Consultant Practice is both a practical resource and a study tool! You can use the text to:

Pinpoint areas of particular learning interest or identified need
Review topics and areas covered on the lactation consultant certification exam
Locate extensive references that will direct you to further study
Prepare a program for staff development and new staff orientation
Develop a curriculum for a lactation management course

This updated resource presents the core knowledge needed to practice as a lactation consultant. The comprehensive coverage provides a "road map" to take readers through the areas that appear in the certification exam for lactation consultants administered by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE). The material also serves as a convenient, evidence-based source for daily reference by seasoned clinicians.

Names of chapter authors represent a Who’s Who in lactation. Utilizing the wealth of knowledge of these seasoned lactation consultants allows the reader to learn from those who helped to develop the lactation consultant profession and who continue to nurture its growth.

With a broad base of information, the text covers all essential areas of lactation practice in an easy-to-read outline format. New breastfeeding supporters will find a wealth of easy-to-grasp information. Seasoned clinicians will appreciate the opportunity to broaden their knowledge base and look for answers to new dilemmas.

The second edition of ILCA’s Core Curriculum for Lactation Consultant Practice underscores ILCA’s commitment to its members and to lactation consultants around the world. Whether you are you preparing for the certification exam, developing an educational program, or updating your knowledge, you will want to add this new second edition of the Core Curriculum for Lactation Consultant Practice to your library.