Lactation Consultant Schools in Maine - ME
By Jennifer Williams, XYZ Media contributing writer
Published: June 17th, 2010
Lactation consultant training in Maine is one of the final steps that you will take before you begin your career. As a graduation requirement, training programs in Maine are developed with the intention of making you successful and providing you with the training and knowledge to seek entry-level work as a lactation consultant. During this training program, you will be taught things like:
- How to ensure optimum prenatal care
- How to help mothers deal with postpartum care
- How to ensure a sufficient flow of milk
- How to combat breastfeeding complications or lack of flow
- How to promote healthy breastfeeding
Before you can get to the point where you are ready for training, you must graduate from one of the lactation consultant schools in Maine. In Maine, you will need at least a bachelor degree and status as a registered nurse to be employable as a lactation consultant. Master degrees are available, however, if you decide at some point that you would like to continue on with your education.
In addition, the innovation of online education has brought many students closer to earning the degrees of their choice. Lactation consultant schools in Maine have realized how implementing online schooling can bring more individuals into this field, and so they have now incorporated online education into their lactation degree programs.
Through campus based and online programs, aspiring Lactation Consultants in Portland, Lewiston, Bangor, West Scarborough and Sanford, Maine can prepare themselves for careers at some of the best hospitals and healthcare facilities in the country including the Maine Medical Center, Mercy Hospital, Brighton Medical Center and St. Josephs Hospital.
Online / Distance Programs
Degrees: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - General, M.S. in Nursing (MSN) - BSN Track - Education, M.S. in Nursing (MSN) - BSN Track - General, M.S. in Nursing (MSN) - BSN Track - Informatics, M.S. in Nursing (MSN) - BSN Track - Leadership & Mgmt,
and more...
Degrees: Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Administration, Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Education, RN to BSN (licensed RNs only)
Degrees: MSN - Nurse Educator, MSN - Nurse Educator, MSN - Nurse Educator, MSN - Nurse Educator Bridge, MSN - Nurse Educator Bridge,
and more...
Degrees:  Master of Business Administration - Health Care Management,Bachelor of Health Services Administration,Bachelor of Science - Psychology,Bachelor of Science - Nursing
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Degrees:  Bachelor of Science in Psychology,Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN Degree Completion)
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Degrees:  Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Educator,Master of Science in Nursing - Health Systems Leadership,RN to MSN
Degrees:  Associate of Applied Science - Medical Coding and Billing,Bachelor of Science - Health Systems Management,Bachelor of Science - Nursing: RN-BSN Degree Completion Program,Master of Healthcare Administration,Master of Science - Health Systems Management,Master of Science - Nursing
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Degrees:  LPN to BSN - Bachelor of Science in Nursing,RN to BSN - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Degrees:  Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy,Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling,Master of Arts in Human Services - Executive Leadership,Master of Arts in Human Services - Health and Wellness,Master of Arts in Human Services - Marriage and Family,Associate of Arts in Psychology,Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN),Bachelor of Science in Psychology,M.Ed. School Counseling,Master of Arts in Professional Counseling,Associate of Arts in Psychology - Christian Counseling,Bachelor of Science in Psychology -?Christian Counseling,Master of Science in Nursing - Acute Care,Master of Arts in Professional Counseling - 60 Hour
Degrees:  Master of Science in Nursing - Health Care Systems Management,Master of Science in Nursing - Health Care Systems Management,Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Bridge Program,Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Bridge Program
Degrees:  Bachelor of Science in Nursing - RN to BSN (Degree Completion)
Degrees:  Legal Nurse Consulting Certificate,Master of Science (M.S.) in Human Services,Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Management for Registered Nurses
Degrees:  Certificate in Clinical Pathology,Domestic Violence Prevention,Master's in Gerontology - Aging Services,Master of Education in School Counseling,Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling,Behavioral Intervention in Autism,Certificate in Gerontology - Management of Aging Services,Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling,Bachelor of Arts in Psychology,Master of Science in Family Therapy,Certificate in Gerontology,Doctor of Nursing Practice
Degrees:  Master of Science in Nursing - Clinical Nurse Leader
Degrees:  Disaster Mgmt, Health Education, Health Management, Health Policy, Nursing
Degrees:  Nurse Midwifery
Degrees:  Nurse Midwifery, Nursing
Degrees:  Family NP, Nurse Educator
Degrees:  Leadership in Health Care Systems, Nursing Ed, Nursing Leadership in Health Care Systems
Degrees:  Nursing, Nurse Admin, Nurse Educator
Degrees:  Acute Care Nursing
Degrees:  Adult NP, Family NP, Forensic Nursing, Nursing Admin, Nursing Education, Psychiatric and Mental Health, School Nurse
Degrees:  Nursing, Nursing Admin, Nursing Educator
Degrees:  Adv Public Health Nursing, Nursing, Post-Licensure Advanced Generalist
Degrees:  Clinical Nurse Leader, Patient Care Svcs Admin, Nursing Ed
Degrees:  Nurse Educator, Nursing
Degrees:  CNS/Nurse Educator, Nurse Midwifery, Nursing Admin, Psychiatric/Mental Health CNS/NP, Women's Health NP
Degrees:  Health Care Admin, Nursing