Kellie, I took classes on health-e-learning with my son still home it was nice because I could work around being a mom. My only suggestion is one class at a time. I did buy two and get one free but it was difficult finding studing time. Good luck. Debbie >From: Kellie Whitney <[log in to unmask]> >Reply-To: Lactation Information and Discussion ><[log in to unmask]> >To: [log in to unmask] >Subject: CLE Programs >Date: Sat, 24 Jun 2006 18:51:17 -0400 > >I am intersted in studying to become a CLE over the next year. I have >looked into the programs offered by UCSD and CAPPA. I need a distance >learning program, as my children are too young to be without me for an >extended period of time. Also, we do not have the resources available to >pay for both tuition and childcare. The program at UCSD is shorter, but >much more expensive (almost double the cost) than the program offered >through CAPPA. > >I realize that most distance learning programs fall short in that they do >not require clinic hours. However, I feel that my experience as an LLLL, >as well as the continuing education I pursue will offset that (at least a >little). I honestly feel pretty well-prepared to teach breastfeeding >classes now; I am just looking for a way to earn the credential so I can >teach them in good conscience. > >I will, of course, be purchasing Linda Smith's excellent book on >strategies for teaching breastfeeding classes. Are there any other must- >have resources that come to mind? > >Any reccomendations for specific programs? My long-term goal is to become >an IBCLC, but for now, I only want to be able to teach breastfeeding >classes in the evenings and on weekends to suppliment our family's inocme. > >-- Kellie Whitney, LLLL > > *********************************************** > >To temporarily stop your subscription: set lactnet nomail >To start it again: set lactnet mail (or digest) >To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet >All commands go to [log in to unmask] > >The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned >LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(R) >mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: >http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html > *********************************************** To temporarily stop your subscription: set lactnet nomail To start it again: set lactnet mail (or digest) To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet All commands go to [log in to unmask] The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(R) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html