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International Board Certified Lactation Consultant

Program: Multiple Options

Certification Requirements
Health Sciences: 14 health sciences subjects or must be an approved healthcare professional
(IBCLE approved list below)
Dentist
Dietician
Midwife
Nurse
Occupational Therapist
Pharmacist
Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist
Physician or Medical Doctor
Speech Pathologist or Therapist
Lactation Hours: 90 hours
Communication Hours: 5 hours
WHO Code Hours: 2 hours hours
Clinical Hours: Varies by pathway
Pathway 1: 1000 hours
Pathway 2: 300 hours
Pathway 3: 500 hours
Exam: Yes (certification upon passing)

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Certified Lactation Counselor

Program: CLC Certification
Healthy Children Project

Certification Requirements
Health Sciences: None
Lactation Hours:
Communication Hours:
WHO Code Hours:
Clinical Hours:
Exam: Yes (certification upon passing)
Certified By: Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice (ALPP)

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Certified Breastfeeding Specialist

Program: CLCC or LCTP
Lactation Education Resources (LER)

Certification Requirements
Health Sciences: None
Lactation Hours: 52+ or 95+ hours
Communication Hours: 4 hours
WHO Code Hours: 2 hours
Clinical Hours: None
Exam: Yes (certification upon passing)
Certified By: Lactation Education Resources (LER)

No CBS Verification Available

Certified Lactation Support Provider

Program: 95+ Hour Lactation Consultant Training & IBCLC Prep Course
GOLD Lactation Academy

Certification Requirements
Health Sciences: None
Lactation Hours: 95+ hours
Communication Hours: 5 hours
WHO Code Hours: 2 hours
Clinical Hours: None
Exam: Yes (certification upon passing)
Certified By: GOLDLactation Academy

No CLSP Verification Available

Certified Lactation Educator

Program: CAPPA Lactation Educator Training
Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association (CAPPA)

Certification Requirements
Health Sciences:
Lactation Hours:
Communication Hours:
WHO Code Hours:
Clinical Hours:
Exam: Yes (certification upon passing)
Certified By: Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association (CAPPA)

Verify a CLEs Credentials

Certified Lactation Educator Counselor

Program:

Certification Requirements
Health Sciences:
Lactation Hours:
Communication Hours:
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