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e-newsletter Europe and the Middle East  August 2010
 
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For information about the IBLCE procedures for exam candidates who are also 
mothers of exclusively breastfed babies, click here.



IBCLC Lactation Care Award

July 23, 2010

The International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) and the International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA) proudly announce the IBCLC Lactation Care Award Program to recognize hospitals, birthing facilities, and birthing services around the world who hire currently certified IBCLCs and have a dedicated lactation program. The new website includes information about the award, a directory for recognized facilities, and how to apply. Applications can be submitted online from September 1 through November 30 each year.


Click here to view the IBCLC Lactation Care Award website and learn more about this jointly sponsored award program!

Celebrating 25 Years of Excellence in Lactation Consultant Certification!

The International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) 
is celebrating 25 years of excellence in lactation consultant certification!

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Revised Eligibility Requirements for the IBLCE Exam - June 8

The International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) Board of Directors has revised 
the exam eligibility requirements for first-time certification candidates. These revisions include changes 
in the amount and type of education that candidates must complete.

In addition to the required clinical experince in helping breastfeeding families, beginning in 2012, 
all first-time candidates will be required to have completed:

* 90 contact hours of pre-exam education in human lactation and breastfeeding and meet 
ONE of the following requirements:
    > Be a registered/licensed/recognized health professional in their country
    > Have completed higher education in 14 indentified subjects

Educators play a key role in helping prospective IBCLCs reach their goal. IBLCE does not offer and 
does not accredit pre-certification education for IBCLCs. Educational programs and courses designed 
for prospective IBCLCs are in high demand.

IBLCE encourages educators to seek accreditation or approval of their educational activities. 
The Approval and Accreditation Committee (AARC) on Education in Human Lactation and Breastfeeding 
has developed standards for pre-certificaiton education for lactation consultants. IBLCE encourages 
educators to seek AARC approval or accreditation.

Click here to view a slide presentation about the 2012 exam elgibility requirements.

2012 IBLCE Exam Eligibility Requirements for First-Time Candidates
April 29, 2010

The International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) Board of Directors has revised the exam eligibility 
requirements for first-time certification candidates. The revisions reflect the commitment by the IBLCE Board of Directors 
to enhance the quality of the International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) credential. read more

Celebrating 25 Years of Excellence in Lactation Consultant Certification!

The International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) was founded in 1985 
and currently resides in Falls Church, Virginia, USA. The IBLCE has a rich History and has 
reached many milestones for the exam, including:

* 1987 The first 3-language exam administration (English, German, Spanish)
* 1990 The first 4-continent exam administration
* 2000 First time the highest scorer was from outside North America (Australia)
* 2009 First exam administration with over 4,000 candidates

If you would like to view a full list of the IBLCE milestones, please click here or visit our Resources page.



Statistical report of the 2009 IBLCE Exam 
Leon J. Gross, Ph.D. Psychometric Consultant 

In July 2009, the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) 
administered its 25th annual credentialing examination in lactation consulting. 
The test was administered in 14 languages to 4,017 candidates in 159 locations 
across 40 countries and territories representing 5 continents. 
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IBLCE Announces Results of 2009 
Certification Exam for Lactation Consultants

Falls Church, Virginia USA - October 16, 2009 
A record number of candidates sought the International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) credential in 2009.
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On 8 September 2009, the IBLCE Board of Directors made the following decision: 

In accordance with IBLCE’s 23 June 2009 commercial sponsorship statement, IBLCE will terminate the relationship 
with Ameda as a long-term CERP provider effective 31 December 2009 and will no longer accept CERP applications from 
Ameda as of 30 September 2009.



Approval of CERPs for educational programs that are sponsored or funded by firms

Statement from the Board regarding commercial sponsorship or funding of continuing education, 
June 23, 2009 click here.

Abstract in German 

News in French on CERPs for programs



e-newsletter Europe and the Middle East        July 2009
 
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e-newsletter Europe and the Middle East      28 Feb 2009

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IBLCE Exam Eligibility Requirements 2010 and 2011