Here’s a question I hear many, many times from many exam candidates or even recertifiers: “Will [fill in the blank] be on the exam?” And,…
Ah, yes. You know you need to start studying for the IBCLC exam sometime, but how soon is “sometime”? You’re feeling fearful that if you…
Finishing 95 hours of anything might sound daunting. (Especially when it comes to homework or studying!) But you have a goal to become an IBCLC®,…
By now, maybe you feel that preparing for the IBCLC® exam has ruled your life for months or even years. And then, poof! In two…
Those who are taking the IBCLC® exam for the first time often say, “Oh, I’ve got my 95 credits, I’m good here,” and assume they…
The IBLCE™ Exam is only offered twice a year. During “normal” years, most candidates go have months between applying for the exam, and actually sitting…
Updated December 2023 (originally published January 2022) All IBCLCs must recertify every five years. These are the requirements for recertification: In years past, basic life…
It happens. Not everyone passes the IBCLC® exam the first time. At least a few times each season, my team and I are asked: “I…
Oh dear. It happens. Each year, hundreds of people fail the IBCLC® exam. You are not alone. You may feel dead in your tracks. But,…
As the April/May IBLCE® exam date approaches, live remote proctoring (LRP) is once again an option. Note that you may still go to a testing…