Breastmilk and Infant Formula Technician Training

The MSU Denver Breastmilk and Infant Formula Technician noncredit online certification course is a comprehensive program designed to equip students with the necessary skills needed to pursue a career in preparing and distributing human milk, formula feedings, and maintaining formula labs in NICUs and/or pediatric floors of hospitals. Enroll and meet the demand for skilled professionals in the field of infant nutrition and make a meaningful impact.

Learners in this course receive training in aspects of proper human milk and formula preparation based on infant feeding guidelines from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, including:

• Basic mathematics
• Medical terminology formula ratios
• Calorie mix
• Aseptic handling techniques
• Inventory control
• Customer service

MSU Denver students pursuing a career as a formula technician or milk technician open up various jobs and opportunities in the field. The foundational information learned in this course is essential for individuals aspiring for excellence in one of these fulfilling careers:

Formula Technician

Primary job responsibilities include:

• Prepare and handle infant formulas
• Follow nutritional guidelines and ratios for nutritional content
• Collaboration among other healthcare teams
• Inventory Management
• Safety Compliance
• Record Keeping
• Continuous Learning and Training
• & Quality Control

Milk Technician

Primary job responsibilities include:

• Handling, processing, and distribution of human milk
• Collaboration among other healthcare teams
• Inventory Management
• Safety Compliance
• Record Keeping
• Continuous Learning and Training
• & Quality Control

Nutrition Assistant

Primary job responsibilities include:

• Utilization of knowledge in infant nutrition to promote and implement overall patient care in a healthcare setting
• Collaborating with healthcare teams for infants and young individuals
• Development and implementation of a nutrition plan
• Contribute to well-being through dietary interventions

About the Online Certification Course

The formula and breast milk technician certificate is a self-paced online course over four weeks. Students may complete the course as quickly as possible, or take up to four weeks. The certificate curriculum includes discussion boards, reading, projects, and quizzes. There is no formal exam for completion.

After completing the certificate, students are eligible to receive 1.6 continuing education units.

The Breastmilk and Infant Formula Technician Training course was developed by Jennifer Bolton, Ph.D., RDN to meet the growing need for trained professionals in infant formula preparation. Dr. Bolton is currently in her 17th year of teaching for the MSU Denver Department of Nutrition.

MSU Denver offers students the opportunity to receive their certifications with confidence in their qualifications, improving their credibility and experience in the medical field and pursuing a career as an infant formula technician.

• Flexible schedule – the self-paced and online nature lets students control their schedule.
• Real-world applications – enhance your resume with in-demand skills.
• Industry Expert Guidance – MSU Denver formula technician students will benefit from Dr. Jennifer Bolton’s 20 years of expertise in maternal and child nutrition. Her insights into breast milk and infant formula technician training offer not only theoretical food and formula knowledge but invaluable professional guidance for mastering infant formula prep.

The four-week course is entirely online and self-paced. Students may complete the class anytime within the four weeks the course is available.

The Fall course runs from October 1 – November 1, 2025. Students must register by October 8, 2025.

The course is $475, with a $35 transaction fee per payment. No textbooks are required.