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HEAL Academy 
Health Equity, Allyship & Lactation

Culturally congruent professional training that turns equity into everyday practice.

HEAL Academy prepares professionals to deliver inclusive, evidence-based care that dismantles barriers and honors the lived experiences of families. Our programs blend academic excellence, practical skills, and justice-centered leadership—so you can heal systems from the bedside to the boardroom.

Professional Development

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C-BMC Professional Code of Conduct

1

Scope of Practice

  • a professional breastfeeding support counselor who has demonstrated the necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities to provide breastfeeding education and management support

  • demonstrates continuous clinical competencies and skills required to provide safe, evidence-based counseling for pregnant, lactating, and breastfeeding families

2

Code of Ethics

  • Provide to all persons reliable and accurate information concerning the professional performance of duties

  • Be attentive to the group discussions and listen respectfully without interrupting conversations.

  • Maintain the highest standards of personal conduct practicing within the legal constraints of the individual’s scope of practice to bring credit to the lactation field

  • Promote and encourage the highest level of ethics within the profession.

3

Violation of protocols, abuse, or neglect

  • Suspicion of misconduct or violation of protocols by any volunteer or employee of the B.R.E.A.S.T.4 Babes, Inc.

  • Suspicion of mistreatment, neglect, or abuse of any infant, child, or parent attending B.R.E.A.S.T.4 Babes, Inc.

Required Textbook

Clinical Breastfeeding Management Counselor

Breastfeeding and Human Lactation

Sixth Edition

Karen Wambach, PhD, RN, IBCLC, FILCA, FAAN; Becky Spencer, PhD, APRN, PMHNP-BC, IBCLC, FILCA

ISBN:9781284151565

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Preserving Legacy. Advancing Equity. Empowering Generations.

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