Certified Independent Lactation Therapist (CILt) Diploma
Modules for the CILT Diploma:
Level 1: Craniosacral Therapy for Lactation Consultants: The Basics - 5 days $1000
Level 2: Craniosacral Therapy for Lactation Consultants: Deepening Skills - 5 days $1000
Level 3: Craniosacral Therapy for Lactation Consultants: Working with the Baby - 5 days $1000
Level 4: Craniosacral Therapy for Lactation Consultants: Working with the Mother - 4 days $900
Level 5: Craniosacral Therapy for Infant Breastfeeding: The Protocol - 5 days $1000
Level 6: Craniosacral Therapy for Breastfeeding: Addressing Trauma - 4 days $900
Certification Exam (written and practical plus processing fees) - $400
Training Objectives:
Evaluate the intracranial membranes.
Return demonstrate and maintain a strong neutral intention.
Know the history of craniosacral therapy.
Have a firm grasp of the theory of practice of craniosacral therapy.
Demonstrate a solid grasp of basic communication skills.
Demonstrate competence with the “Listening Hand”.
Know the session map.
Have a foundational understanding of craniosacral treatment (energy and technique along parallel tracts).
Have a firm grasp of the anatomy and physiology of the body especially of the head, neck and throat, the cranial nerves, suck-swallow-breathe coordination, and the human and energy systems impacted by craniosacral work.
Palpate the deficits and deficit causes of the Craniosacral Rhythm.
Assess and palpate the deficits and deficit causes of infant suck-swallow-breathe.
Have completed a minimum of 30 sessions between each module for a total minimum of 150 sessions.
Received a minimum of three sessions between each module from a qualified and certified craniosacral therapist.
Completed all assigned reading and writing homework.
Have a firm grasp of finger feeding technique.
Have a grasp of the following basic treatment skills. Energy containment: diffusing, placement of intention, energy release; Techniques: palpation, indirect, direct, local and regional release, decompression, containing, traction and slack, fielding trauma, trauma resolution communication, open-ended verbal dialogue, integration; Session dynamics: body dialogue, guiding, format of the session, release sensations (practitioner and client), session flow, integration, culmination, reading the need.
CILT Scope of Practice:
The Certified Independent Lactation Therapist will be able to:
Assess, delineate, and document structure-function of the breastfeeding dyad.
Provide bodywork support to address structure-function issues in the breastfeeding dyad.
Field and facilitate somatically-based trauma signs and symptoms in the breastfeeding dyad.
Teach home care strategies to facilitate resolution of structure-function issues in the breastfeeding dyad.
Uphold the duties of the respective lactation support credentials with the IBCLC representing the highest standard of practice.
Scope of Practice:
Protect, promote and support breastfeeding.
Develop and maintain practice policies which protect and support the breastfeeding dyad.
Provide evidence-based information regarding structure-function and its impact on breastfeeding that is conflict of interest free.
Provide evidence-informed information on the impact of bodywork on the breastfeeding dyad.
Provide effective counselling within the context of resolving structure-function issues and trauma resolution.
Work within a trauma informed care model.
When teaching other adults about structure-function issues and their impact on breastfeeding, use adult education principles.
Maintain a referral network and refer when necessary.
Abide by mandatory reporting guidelines.
Provide follow-up services until the structure-function issues affecting the breastfeeding dyad are resolved.
Develop continuity of care by working collaboratively with other health care providers.
CILT Code of conduct:
A CILT is expected to comply with the professional code of conduct laid out by their lactation certifying body. The IBLCE code represents the highest standard of practice for lactation professionals. According to IBLCE there are eight principles for IBCLC practice:
“The Code of Professional Conduct consists of eight principles, which require every IBCLC to: 1. Provide services that protect, promote and support breastfeeding 2. Act with due diligence 3. Preserve the confidentiality of clients 4. Report accurately and completely to other members of the healthcare team 5. Exercise independent judgment and avoid conflicts of interest 6. Maintain personal integrity 7. Uphold the professional standards expected of an IBCLC 8. Comply with the IBLCE Disciplinary Procedures.”
https://iblce.org/resources/professional-standards/
Additionally:
1. A CILT must comply with local or regional laws regulating the practice of bodywork.
2. Commit to and demonstrate the highest quality bodywork for those seeking their professional service.
3. Avoid discrimination both in attitude and behavior thereby acknowledging the inherent worth of each individual to whom they are providing care. This includes the baby.
4. Regularly engage in self-assessment of strengths, limitations and effectiveness by continued education and training thereby demonstrating professional excellence.
5. Abide by the following rules of ethical practice:
First do no harm.
Respect privacy and confidentiality.
Avoid misrepresentation of services, training, experience, ability, or results.
Remain within the scope of practice and abide by all legal and regulatory requirements in their state, region or country.
Abide by intellectual property rights respecting copyright, trademark and other categories and marks of intellectual property rights.
6. Project a professional image and uphold the highest standards of professionalism.
7. Integrate and maintain trauma-informed care.
8. Only use the CILT credential AFTER the professional has successfully completed ALL coursework, ALL 6 levels of training, AND passed the CILT certification exam (written and hands on portions). Completion of all 6 levels of training DOES NOT indicate successful completion of the entire program. Completion of the entire program is NOT required to use the skills acquired during the training, but the credential will not be awarded and absolutely may not be used without successful completion of the entire program AND the exam.
Homework and testing:
There will be assigned reading, written homework, and projects due by the next module.
One large project is due by the end of the diploma training.
All diploma students must perform 30 sessions on clients between each module. Each homework session must be documented using the provided session chart form.
Both a written and hands-on exam will take place at the end of the training. The written exam will be essay format answering several provided questions and will be “take-home,” open-book, and un-proctored. The hands-on exam must be scheduled with Dr. Hazelbaker and can occur before, during, or after the last module.
Recertification will be required by submission of continuing education credits and payment of an administration fee every other year.
CErtification package (CP)
For those who know they want to move through all 6 levels and become certified as a CILT, we offer a certification payment package. The total cost for the CILT certification (including exam and certification processing fees) is $6,200.00. By signing up for the CP, you can save 10% off the total cost and take advantage of a monthly payment plan!
To take advantage of the Certification Package, sign up for Level 1 at full registration and contact Jessica at the Spirit of Healing office, either by calling 614-326-3504 or emailing spiritofhealingllc@gmail.com and let her know you want to sign up for the CP. She will take some information from you, including name, address, and credit card information. She will then set up a payment plan with you so that your credit card is charged once per month for a minimum of $100 and this will be applied to the total cost minus the Level 1 registration and 10% discount. If you have already taken Level 1 and want to take advantage of the CP, please reach out and we can get you started. If you have taken/paid for Level 1 and 2, you can still take advantage of the CP. Reach out to Jessica and she can walk you through what that looks like for you!
If you sign up for the CP and take any level and decide that you do not want to continue with the program, we will cancel the CP with no further obligation other than any outstanding tuition for completed levels. Any portion of unpaid tuition will be charged to the credit card on file immediately at full tuition rate for those completed levels. No discount will be applied.
Please give us a call or email us if you have any questions about the CP.
For available course dates and to register, please click here.