Lactation Consultant
Provide and manage health education programs that help individuals, families, and their communities maximize and maintain healthy lifestyles. Use data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies, and environments. May link health systems, health providers, insurers, and patients to address individual and population health needs. May serve as resource to assist individuals, other health professionals, or the community, and may administer fiscal resources for health education programs.
At a Glance
Lactation Consultant. Typical education: Associate degree. Experience: 8 years. Top skills: Childbirth, Problem Solving, Registered Nurse (RN).
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Associate degree
8 years
1
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Health Education Specialists
Median Wage
$63,000/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+4.5%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (6)
Childbirth
Midwifery
Obstetrics And Gynaecology
Nursing
Pediatrics
Postpartum Care
Common Skills (5)
Problem Solving
Coordinating
Training And Development
Teaching
Planning
Certifications (1)
Registered Nurse (RN)
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