An individual trained to provide breastfeeding assistance services to both mothers and infants. Lactation Consultants are not required to be nurses and are trained through specific courses of education. The Lactation Consultant may have additional certification through a national or international organization.
Full Name: | Lactation Consultant (Non-RN) |
Taxonomy Code: | 174N00000X |
Level I, Provider Grouping: | Other Service Providers |
Level II, Classification: | Lactation Consultant, Non-RN |
Additional Info: | Source: National Uniform Claim Committee [1/1/2011: new] |