Are you interested in becoming an IBCLC? Depending on where you are on your journey, the following resources may be helpful.
Planning/Information Gathering
Requirements/Pathways
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- Candidate Information Guide – from IBLCE
- Prepare for certification – from IBLCE
- FAQs – from IBLCE
- Pathway 2: Accredited Lactation Academic Programs – from IBLCE
- Where to Start? – a guide from Lactation Education Resources
- Which Pathway is Best for Me? – A collaboration of Nikki & Nikki and Lactation Education Resources
- How to Become a Lactation Consultant – a guide from Marie Biancuzzo
Education
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- USLCA’s Education Resources offer many opportunities to earn L CERPs, which qualify as breastfeeding education towards your IBCLC certification. Such L CERP opportunities include:
Exam Prep/Scholarships
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- Exam prep – USLCA Marketplace resources
- USLCA Scholarship directory
Mentorship
Pathway 3 IBCLC candidates are required to find an IBCLC to mentor them for 500 hours.
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- USLCA Mentorship Directory – USLCA hosts an online mentorship directory, available to members, to help aspiring IBCLCs connect with available mentors in their area. Click here to learn more
