Continuing Education Credits

Are you working towards a professional designation or need to re-qualify? We have you covered! GOLD Lactation Online Conference provides you with a variety of educational credits based on the number of lectures you complete, the length of the presentation and the topic. This conference offers CERPs, CME Credits, Nurse Contact Hours, and Midwifery CEUs (MEAC) credits and also qualifies for Dietetic CPEUs..

Easily keep track of the presentations you complete using the delegate dashboard. Conference participants will be required to watch the entire presentation, complete 3 quiz questions and complete and submit an evaluation form for each presentation in order to receive their continuing education hours. At the end of the live days of the conference, you can submit your attendance to automatically generate your accreditation certificate(s). You are not required to view all conference presentations, however you will only receive credits for the presentations that you complete. Below is a breakdown of the credits we are offering this year.

The 2026 GOLD Lactation Online Conference features 25+ hours of education for the main conference. Up to 20+ hours of education are available through our add-on lecture packs.

Please note one hour of education is equivalent to 1 continuing education credit. The total number of available credits for each accreditation type is determined by the accreditation provider.

GOLD Lactation Online Conference 2026 has applied/is approved for the following credits:

CERPs - Continuing Education Recognition Points
Applicable to International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs), Certified Lactation Counselors (CLCs), Certified Lactation Educators (CLEs), Childbirth Educators (CBEs) and Doulas. GOLD Learning Online Education has been accepted by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners® (IBLCE) as a Preferred Provider for the listed Continuing Education Recognition Points (CERPs) programme. As a Preferred Provider, GOLD Learning Online Education attests that it complies with the WHO Code and subsequent WHA resolutions. This program is approved for 28.5 CERPs (25.5 L-CERPs, 3 E-CERPs).

Main Conference -25.5 L-CERPs, 3 E-CERPs Approved
The Art & Science of Complex Breast and Nipple Care Add On Lecture Pack- Applied
From Reflexes to Relationships: Infant Development in the Context of Breastfeeding Add On Lecture Pack - Applied
Breastfeeding & Perinatal Mental Health: Practical Tools for Fostering Emotional Safety Add On lecture Pack - Applied
Breastfeeding Biomechanics: Functional Approaches to Oral Coordination Add On Lecture Pack - Applied

CME Credits - Continuing Medical Education
The American Academy of Family Physicians has reviewed this activity and deemed it acceptable for AAFP credit. Term of approval is from March 30, 2026 to March 30, 2027. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This activity is Approved for 28.5 AAFP Elective CME credits.

Main Conference - 28.5 Elective CME Credits Approved
The Art & Science of Complex Breast and Nipple Care Add On Lecture Pack - 6 Elective CME Credits Approved
From Reflexes to Relationships: Infant Development in the Context of Breastfeeding Add On Lecture Pack - 6 Elective CME Credits Approved
Breastfeeding & Perinatal Mental Health: Practical Tools for Fostering Emotional Safety Add On lecture Pack - 6 Elective CME Credits Approved
Breastfeeding Biomechanics: Functional Approaches to Oral Coordination Add On Lecture Pack - 3 Elective CME Credits Approved

Nurse Contact Hours
This activity has been submitted to American Nurses Association Massachusetts for approval to award 28.5 contact hours. American Nurses Association Massachusetts is accredited as an approver of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission (ANCC) on Accreditation. For more information regarding contact hours, please contact Nicole at 1-604-566-8311.

Main Conference - 28.5 Nurse Contact Hours Applied
The Art & Science of Complex Breast and Nipple Care Add On Lecture Pack - 6 Nurse Contact Hours Applied
From Reflexes to Relationships: Infant Development in the Context of Breastfeeding Add On Lecture Pack - 6 Nurse Contact Hours Applied
Breastfeeding & Perinatal Mental Health: Practical Tools for Fostering Emotional Safety Add On lecture Pack - 6 Nurse Contact Hours Applied
Breastfeeding Biomechanics: Functional Approaches to Oral Coordination Add On Lecture Pack - 3 Nurse Contact Hours Applied

Upon completion of this activity, GOLD participants will be able to download an educational credit for this talk. Please note:

• Credit awarded commensurate with participation.
• Requires completion of a 3-question post-test. Learners must score 100%.
• Requires completion of an evaluation form.

Midwifery CEUs - MEAC / NARM Contact Hours
This program has applied for 28 Contact Hours (2.8 MEAC CEUs) with the Midwifery Education & Accreditation Council (MEAC). *Please note that 0.1 MEAC CEU is equivalent to 1.0 NARM CEU/Contact Hour.

Main Conference - 2.8 MEAC CEUs Applied
The Art & Science of Complex Breast and Nipple Care Add On Lecture Pack - 0.6 MEAC CEUs Applied
From Reflexes to Relationships: Infant Development in the Context of Breastfeeding Add On Lecture Pack - 0.6 MEAC CEUs Applied
Breastfeeding & Perinatal Mental Health: Practical Tools for Fostering Emotional Safety Add On lecture Pack - 0.6 MEAC CEUs Applied
Breastfeeding Biomechanics: Functional Approaches to Oral Coordination Add On Lecture Pack - 0.3 MEAC CEUs Applied

CPD Hours / CPEUs for Dieticians & Nutritionists (Cross Credits)
As per the Commission on Dietetic Registration, the credentialing agency for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, this activity qualifies for Dietetic CPEUs under activity type 742 - CPEU Eligible Enduring. Please access CDR's PDP guidelines for more information.. Upon completion of this activity, please download the CME or Nurse Contact Hours Certificates for your CPEU needs.

If you have any questions in regards to your recertification or continuing education requirements, please contact us at [email protected]