Certified Blactation Educator

45-Hour Blactaton Educator/Accomplice Training

A foundational professional lactation training course for aspiring Black IBCLCs and folks who support Black families. This course provides students with lactation-specific educational hours that qualify for the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) 95-hour requirements. This training provides the student with a basic knowledge in:

  • Anatomy; Breast & Infant Oral

  • BioChemistry of Lactation

  • Communication & Counseling

  • Clinical Documentation

  • Equipment Use In Lactation

  • Ethical & Legal Considerations of Lactation

  • Introduction of Complimentary Foods

  • Latch & Position

  • Pathology of Lactation

  • Pharmacology & Toxicology

  • Physiology

  • Public Health & Advocacy

  • Weaning

  • And More!

The B.L.A.C.K. Course has been accepted by the International Board of Lactation Consultants Examiners® (IBLCE®) as a Preferred Provider for the listed Continuing Education Recognition Points (CERPs) program. Determination of CERPs eligibility or CERPs Provider status does not imply IBLCE’s endorsement or assessment of education quality. As a Preferred Provider, The B.L.A.C.K. Course attests that it complies with the WHO Code and subsequent WHA resolutions.

  • 2026

    • January 7-9

    • May 6-8

    • October 7-9

    • November 4-6

    2027

    • January 6-8

    • May 5-7

    Times

    • Day 1: 8 AM - 5 PM PST

    • Day 2: 8 AM - 2:30 PM PST

    • Day 3: 8 AM - 1 PM PST

    • $825

    • Credit/Debit, Klarna 4 Interest-Free Payments, PayPal, PayPal No Interest Credit, PayPal 4 Payments

    • Payment plans are available until 4 weeks prior to the close of registration

      • 4 Payments x $212

      • 2 Payments x $425

    • Email info@theblackcourse.com to set up payment plan

    • Registration closes 7 days prior to the start of the cohort.

    • All sales are non-refundable.

    • The ONLY scholarships available are for Alameda County Residents and/or those who support Alameda County Families

    • All Levels of Lactation Supporters

    • All Healthcare Providers

    • All Levels of Nurses

    • Case Managers and Home Visitors

    • Childbirth Educators

    • Community Advocates

    • Doulas

    • Midwives & Birthing Assistants

    • Nutritionists & Registered Dietitians

    • Social Workers

    • Therapists: OT, PT, SLP

    • All those entering the lactation field

  • All cohorts will meet virtually over 3 days for 19 hours. The remaining hours will be completed at the student’s own pace by a designated due date, using an online teaching platform.

    Each cohort will provide students with 45 lactation specific educational hours; which qualifies for the IBLCE requirements.

    Class will not be held on Saturday and Sunday.

  • Certified Blactation Educator or Accomplice (CBE/CBA)

  • This training has been approved for the following CERPs by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE):

    • 45 L-CERPs

    Detailed Content Outline Categories

    • I. Development & Nutrition

    • II. Physiology & Endocrinology

    • III. Pathology

    • IV. Pharmacology & Toxicology

    • V. Psychology, Sociology, & Endocrinology

    • VII. Clinical Skills

    • For re-certification for current IBCLCs

    • To support and educate families about breastfeeding and lactation

    • Prepare for the IBCLC exam

    • Fulfilling 45 of the 95 required lactation education hours for IBLCE

    • Enhances your qualifications to work in maternal and child health settings, community programs, or advocacy roles

    • Raise awareness about breastfeeding equity and dismantling barriers to lactation support

JANUARY 2027 COHORT - $825
OCTOBER 2026 COHORT - $825

Alameda County: Residents and supporters of families with children 0-5!

First 5 Alameda has provided support to The B.L.A.C.K. Course to provide our Certified Blactation Educator/Accomplice 45-Hours Training to residents and supporters of families with children 0-5 who reside in Alameda County, California!

For those who successfully complete any of the First 5 Alameda sponsored 45-hours trainings, they are eligible to complete our first Certified Blactation Educator/Accomplice - Advance 50-Hours Training.

We are proud to announce that Certified Blactation Educator/Accomplice - Advance Training is now eligible for CERPS through the International Board of Lactation Consultants Examiners.

Registration Requirements:

  • Residents of Alameda County, California

  • Supporters of families with children 0-5, who reside in Alameda County, California

  • Verify if you reside in Alameda County HERE!