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The
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.
In
2012, all first-time
candidates will be required to have
completed the following education and clinical
practice experience prior
to applying for the exam:
90
hours of pre-exam education in human lactation and
breastfeeding
And
Meet
ONE of the
following requirements
Be
a registered/licensed/recognised health
professional in their country
OR
Have
completed both of the following general education
requirements:
§
8
general education courses of one semester or
equivalent, in length
§
6
additional continuing education subjects
And
Clinical
breastfeeding practice hours
The
IBLCE is continually reviewing and improving the
IBCLC credential. As an integral component of this
process, evidence necessitated that the education
requirements of all first time exam candidates be
enhanced.
All
eligibility criteria are considered to be minimum
requirements. Based upon the individual's training
and background,
additional coursework or lactation specific
clinical practice hours may be needed to
successfully complete the examination. IBLCE
acknowledges that most health professionals will
have studied the general education requirements
within their professional training. The
education requirements are enhanced to ensure that
all IBCLC exam candidates are well educated
and prepared to provide quality care.
Please
Note: Prospective IBCLCs who are planning
to take the IBLCE certification exam in 2011 are
not expected to meet these new requirements. The
requirements for 2011 will stay the same as in
2010.
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The
International Board of Lactation Consultant
Examiners (IBLCE) and the International
Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA) present
the IBCLC Lactation Care Award for
Hospitals, Birthing Facilities, and Birthing
Services. For more information please go to 
Two
months to go to recertify by CERPs for 2010
This means that all exam applicants MUST
meet the minimum requirements at time of
application.
