Where can I obtain the directly supervised clinical practice experience?
Hours may be accumulated in any setting which offers you an opportunity for hands-on, directly supervised experience. Locations may include, but are not limited to, hospitals, physicians offices, WIC clinics, public health clinics, and private lactation consultant practices. Finding clinical placement settings can be a challenge. Be sure to verify that the places where you will be working with breastfeeding mothers and babies will allow you to provide hands-on care. Some hospitals and clinics will allow observation by students but will not allow the student to actually practice, even with the mentor present. Observation hours cannot be counted toward meeting the clinical practice requirement.
