IBLCE offers the certification exam only twice a year in the United States. (And only once a year in some other locations.) Like many others, you might not have realized that applications for the exam are due months before the actual exam date. If you wanted to sit for the Read more…
Before you read on, please note that IBLCE Exam application requirements are subject to change. Although we believe the following information to be current and correct of this writing, we encourage you to check the official IBLCE site as you prepare for the exam. Make a checklist before you tackle the Read more…
You’ve been racking up hours, and now you’ve found yourself sitting at 45 hours of lactation training. You might be asking yourself if you want to work toward the additional 45 hours of lactation training. There are many reasons why getting those hours makes sense for your future, but here Read more…
My father was always quick to quote Mark Twain: “Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” Not surprisingly, my father worked until the day he died, just shy of his 82nd birthday. He was physically able, and mentally as sharp as a Read more…
Did you get a letter or email saying that you’re due to recertify your IBCLC credential? If so, be sure you know the requirements, and your options. What are the recertification requirements? The IBCLC credential is valid for a 5-year period. You must recertify by exam at least once every Read more…
Okay, I admit, the title for this post might not be quite right. Because the “most” important category is the category where you have the most weaknesses! (And I’ve had plenty to say about what’s most important to study.) In my experience, some groups of people have greater weaknesses in Read more…
Good communication is a central skill for all healthcare professionals to master. We must be well-versed in communicating with all types of families, including those in the LGBTQIA community. (And, LGBTQIA communication is a topic that could for sure be fair game for the IBLCE exam! ) I am not Read more…
In an earlier post, I talked about qualifiers in the stem of an exam item. But recently, several people have asked me for more help dealing with exam items that have a “first” qualifier. Here are a few simple tips: Figure out which “first” you need to respond On an Read more…
Everyone is anxious about the topics that are on the upcoming IBLCE Exam. I have no inside information, and no crystal ball. But I sat down the other day and asked myself: What is my best guess for what will be on the upcoming IBLCE Exam? I came up with Read more…
Over the years heard plenty of myths about becoming a lactation consultant. Some are understandable; others are outlandish. From people all over the world, here are some myths I want to dispel about becoming a lactation consultant. 1. You have to be a nurse to become an IBCLC No, no, Read more…