Join the FREE How to Become an IBCLC Webinar, July 23, 5PM PST
Come with questions, leave with answers.
Are you struggling to understand the pathways to become an IBCLC? Do you need a personal guide, map and easy-to-understand check list? Christy Jo has been helping candidates become lactation consultants since she became an IBCLC in 2008. Her webinars, links and resources help others form a clear understanding of the process and requirements.
"Christy's 'How to Become an IBCLC' webinar was so helpful! The IBLCE website is SO confusing to navigate. It really helped to hear her explain things and to see the slides of all the requirements and pathways broken down from someone who has personal experience!"
The How to Become an IBCLC Webinar provides a clear understanding of the IBCLC process. Topics include:
- Health Science Requirements (and how to fulfill them)
- Lactation Specific Education Requirements (and recommendations)
- Pathway 1 and the stipulations (along with recognized organizations)
- Pathway 2 and the institutions recognized by IBLCE
- Pathway 3 and how to find a mentor
- The Pros and Cons of each pathway
- and BONUS information
Once you hit "submit" you will receive the link. Save it to join on July 23, 2026 at 5PM PST |
Meet the Facilitator:
Christy Jo Hendricks,
IBCLC, RLC, CLP, CCCE, CLE, Doula
Lactation University Founder & Director
Christy Jo is an international speaker, published author and educator. She has experience in private practice, public health and hospital settings. She created and taught IBCLC prep and stepping stone courses that have been attended by over 1,900 students. She continues to mentor aspiring Lactation Consultants and helps them turn their passion into a profession. Join her now and start your incredibly rewarding journey to becoming an IBCLC!
Christy Jo Hendricks,
IBCLC, RLC, CLP, CCCE, CLE, Doula
Lactation University Founder & Director
Christy Jo is an international speaker, published author and educator. She has experience in private practice, public health and hospital settings. She created and taught IBCLC prep and stepping stone courses that have been attended by over 1,900 students. She continues to mentor aspiring Lactation Consultants and helps them turn their passion into a profession. Join her now and start your incredibly rewarding journey to becoming an IBCLC!
Helpful Links
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Download the Slide links or access them below
Download the IBLCE’s Candidate Information Guide from
https://iblce.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2022_March_25_Candidate-Information-Guide_FINAL.pdf
Statistics for IBCLCs
https://iblce.org/about-iblce/current-statistics-on-worldwide-ibclcs/
List of recognized Health Professions
https://iblce.org/step-1-prepare-for-ibclc-certification/health-sciences-education-2/
What is the CLEP Program?
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/clep/about.html
DSST Credits
http://www.getcollegecredit.com/
Health Science education guide
https://iblce.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/health-sciences-education-guide.pdf
Remaining 6 Courses
https://iblce.org/step-1-prepare-for-ibclc-certification/health-sciences-education-2/health-sciences-summary/
Additional suggestions from the Galactablog post
https://galactablog.com/lactation-training/lactation-certification-programs/
Pathway 1 Recognized Breastfeeding Support Counsellor Organizations
https://iblce.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2022_March_RBSCO_ENGLISH.pdf
Pathway 2 Accredited Lactation Academic Programs
https://iblce.org/step-1-prepare-for-ibclc-certification/lactation-specific-clinical-experience/pathway-2-accredited-academic-programs/
Pathway 3 Guidelines
https://iblce.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/2020_May_9_Pathway_3_Plan_Guide_FINAL.pdf
Code of Professional Conduct
https://iblce.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Code-of-professional-conduct.pdf
Download the IBLCE’s Candidate Information Guide from
https://iblce.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2022_March_25_Candidate-Information-Guide_FINAL.pdf
Statistics for IBCLCs
https://iblce.org/about-iblce/current-statistics-on-worldwide-ibclcs/
List of recognized Health Professions
https://iblce.org/step-1-prepare-for-ibclc-certification/health-sciences-education-2/
What is the CLEP Program?
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/clep/about.html
DSST Credits
http://www.getcollegecredit.com/
Health Science education guide
https://iblce.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/health-sciences-education-guide.pdf
Remaining 6 Courses
https://iblce.org/step-1-prepare-for-ibclc-certification/health-sciences-education-2/health-sciences-summary/
Additional suggestions from the Galactablog post
https://galactablog.com/lactation-training/lactation-certification-programs/
Pathway 1 Recognized Breastfeeding Support Counsellor Organizations
https://iblce.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2022_March_RBSCO_ENGLISH.pdf
Pathway 2 Accredited Lactation Academic Programs
https://iblce.org/step-1-prepare-for-ibclc-certification/lactation-specific-clinical-experience/pathway-2-accredited-academic-programs/
Pathway 3 Guidelines
https://iblce.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/2020_May_9_Pathway_3_Plan_Guide_FINAL.pdf
Code of Professional Conduct
https://iblce.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Code-of-professional-conduct.pdf
Every attempt has been made to share accurate, up-to-date information as outlined by IBLCE, but the final authority is IBLCE and it is your responsibility to consult with and verify information with the current Candidate Information Guide and the IBLCE Website. Iblce.org