Come prepared with all your questions
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.
Our Next Q & A Webinar is July 10, 2025 at 2PM PST
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You will receive the passcode and meeting number immediately after hitting the submit button. You will need these to access the ZOOM Webinar at this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86456669203?pwd=MGjnktEDfMUiHzamMgwUPZT7y5z8ey.1
Attendees will also receive a check list to help prepare aspiring IBCLCs to meet the prerequisites and prepare for the IBCLE EXAM. The information will be sent to the email address listed on the above contact form. Please check your spam folder if you do not see the invitation in your mailbox.
Attendees will also receive a check list to help prepare aspiring IBCLCs to meet the prerequisites and prepare for the IBCLE EXAM. The information will be sent to the email address listed on the above contact form. Please check your spam folder if you do not see the invitation in your mailbox.
About 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!
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's webinar was so helpful! The IBLCE website is SO confusing to navigate. It really helped to hear her explain things!"
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Helpful Links
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