— Applied Principles of Lactation Management

Prerequisites & course information

This version has ended; see updated course, below. Course Description: Applied concepts in breastfeeding support and human lactation management. Development of breastfeeding care plans that address problems encountered by lactating parents and their infants. Emphasis on evidence-based practice, professional guidelines, and professional standards of practice for lactation consultants. Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 2 hour(s), Web Electronic Lecture 1 hour(s), Web Electronic Discussion 1 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Restricted to graduate students. Grade Mode: Letter. MCN 265Y — Applied Principles of Lactation Management (4 units) Course Description: Applied concepts in breastfeeding support and human lactation management. Development of breastfeeding care plans that address problems encountered by lactating parents and their infants. Emphasis on evidence-based practice, professional guidelines, and professional standards of practice for lactation consultants. Prerequisite(s): MCN 260 B or better; MCN 261 B or better; or consent of instructor. Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 2 hour(s), Web Electronic Lecture 1 hour(s), Web Electronic Discussion 1 hour(s). Enrollment Restrictions: Open to Maternal & Child Nutrition majors; other graduate students by consent of instructor. Grade Mode: Letter. This course version is effective from, and including: Fall Quarter 2026. Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 2 hour(s), Web Electronic Lecture 1 hour(s), Web Electronic Discussion 1 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Restricted to graduate students. Grade Mode: Letter. MCN 265Y — Applied Principles of Lactation Management (4 units) Course Description: Applied concepts in breastfeeding support and human lactation management. Development of breastfeeding care plans that address problems encountered by lactating parents and their infants. Emphasis on evidence-based practice, professional guidelines, and professional standards of practice for lactation consultants. Prerequisite(s): MCN 260 B or better; MCN 261 B or better; or consent of instructor. Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 2 hour(s), Web Electronic Lecture 1 hour(s), Web Electronic Discussion 1 hour(s). Enrollment Restrictions: Open to Maternal & Child Nutrition majors; other graduate students by consent of instructor. Grade Mode: Letter. This course version is effective from, and including: Fall Quarter 2026.