Deborah, I did the Inova lactation course which was run by Vergie Huges. It was excellent. If she has any input on the Inova Internship then I would imagine that it would be good also.
  Perhaps a call to IBLCE might be useful for you, they were very helpful to me when I decided to embark on this career choice.
  LLL meet in the evenings usually - could you find a group nearby?
  Why not ask the LC at your local hospital if you could be mentored by her for a few hours a week? All your hours there must be supervised by an IBCLC to count towards your totals.
  I know that it seems daunting at the moment but believe me - its worth it in the end.
  Good luck,
  Julie Taylor
  RN IBCLC

Deborah Ellington <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
  I am interested in becoming a lactation consultant--unfortunately I have 
absolutely no background or exposure to a clinical setting. I have been 
studying on my own, lurking on LactNet for a year, and taking some 
courses through community college, online, etc. ......



 		
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