Breastfeeding educator vs lactation consultant

Differences between breastfeeding educator and lactation consultant duties and responsibilities

Breastfeeding educator example responsibilities.

• Develop and manage customer training materials and deliver in-service and technical training programs for new and existing customers.
• Utilize electronic population management tools to identify patients within a provider panel who meet agree upon risk criteria for follow-up.
• Help develop and maintain Aveda standards and educational requirements.

Lactation consultant example responsibilities.

• Manage communications with referral source, medical providers, injure worker and other parties involve in the rehabilitation process.
• Provide clinical lactation support, community breastfeeding education, and CPR instruction
• Work in outpatient breastfeeding center as IBCLC with occasional floating to inpatient lactation consulting.
• Provide guidance to birth mothers on proper positions and latch techniques to minimize potential complications.
• Implement and oversee a maternity services clinic focusing on prenatal education, lactation services, and breastfeeding.
• Perform nutrition assessment for participants by providing participants with information on healthy eating, nursing assistance, and healthy lifestyle choices.
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