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CBMC Program
Clinical Breastfeeding Management Counselor Certificate
The Clinical Breastfeeding Management Counselor (CBMC) Program at HEAL Academy is a structured, equity-centered professional training designed to prepare learners for competent, ethical, and culturally responsive lactation support across clinical and community settings.
The CBMC Program integrates foundational lactation science with applied counseling skills, health equity frameworks, and professional accountability. It is intentionally designed for individuals seeking to build strong clinical readiness, deepen cultural humility, and prepare for advanced lactation pathways, including IBCLC eligibility where applicable.
This program emphasizes practice-based learning, reflective development, and ethical standards aligned with professional expectations in lactation and maternal-infant health.
What Makes CBMC Different
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Cultural congruence is foundational—not an add‑on.
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Lactation & maternal–infant equity are core specialties.
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Mentorship and alumni support sustain growth.
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Actionable tools translate immediately to practice and policy.
Registration Requirements
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Eligibility: Age 18+; commitment to equity; background in health/community services preferred (DEI workshops open to all).
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Application: Online form; résumé/CV; 300–500‑word statement of purpose; optional reference.
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Technology: Reliable internet + camera/mic for live sessions.
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Policies: Accessibility/ADA accommodations; Code of Conduct (anti‑harassment); Academic Integrity; Refund/Transfer; optional Media Consent.
Who the CBMC Program Is For
The CBMC Program is designed for:
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Aspiring lactation professionals
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Community-based lactation counselors
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Doulas and perinatal support providers
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Nurses, CHWs, and home visiting professionals
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Public health and maternal-infant health practitioners
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Individuals preparing for an advanced lactation credential
No prior lactation certification is required; however, learners are expected to engage at a professional level with academic rigor and accountability.
Code of Ethics
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Equity & Non‑Discrimination — Care without bias across race, ethnicity, language, gender, sexual orientation, disability, immigration status, or income.
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Cultural Humility — Honor community knowledge; center lived experience; shared decision‑making.
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Safety & Privacy — Trauma‑informed practice; clear boundaries; consent in simulations.
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Evidence‑Based Practice — Current research; transparent citation; refer appropriately.
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Professional Integrity — Avoid conflicts; represent credentials accurately; comply with laws & site policies.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the CBMC Program, learners will be able to:
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Demonstrate foundational clinical knowledge related to breastfeeding management
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Provide culturally responsive, client-centered lactation counseling
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Recognize and address bias, trauma, and structural barriers in care settings
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Apply ethical standards, professional boundaries, and documentation practices
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Support families using realistic, equity-centered strategies
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Articulate readiness for supervised clinical practice and advanced training
Clinical Breastfeeding Management Counselor (C-BMC)
Program Structure
The CBMC Program consists of six core instructional modules, delivered through a combination of didactic learning, case-based application, and guided reflection.
Core Modules
1. Foundations of Clinical Breastfeeding Management
Introduces lactation physiology, infant feeding fundamentals, counseling principles, and the scope of practice for breastfeeding management counselors.
2. Equity, Ethics, and Accountability in Lactation Care
Examines structural inequities, ethical responsibility, bias, and professional accountability in lactation support—centering Black, Brown, and marginalized families.
3. Bias, Trust, and Health-Seeking Behaviors
Explores how perceived and actual bias influences engagement with lactation services and breastfeeding outcomes, using lived experience and applied case analysis.
4. Trauma-Informed and Culturally Congruent Counseling
Builds skills to support families through trauma-aware, culturally humble, consent-based counseling approaches.
5. Working Families, Systems, and Structural Barriers
Addresses employment, policy, and systemic constraints affecting infant feeding and prepares learners to provide realistic, affirming support.
6. Professional Practice, Documentation, and Ethical Standards
Focuses on documentation integrity, confidentiality, professionalism, referral responsibility, and readiness for advanced pathways.
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