Health background courses examples
Non health professionals such as breastfeeding counsellors and peer supporters need to fulfil 8 ‘for credit’ health science courses and 6 ‘ongoing education’ courses in order to apply for the exam.
Please see: https://iblce.org/step-1-prepare-for-ibclc-certification/health-sciences-education-2/ for full information.
It is always worth considering if any of your previous qualifications, or modules from them, may fit the criteria. In the UK, A or AS levels and NVQ level 3 qualifications are usually considered of an appropriate level if they cover the correct subjects.
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Below are some examples of courses that may fulfil the criteria. It is always best to make a detailed study of the IBLCE documents before enrolling on a course. Queries should be directed to the Europe Office of IBLCE at eume@iblce.org
Further informal support is available on Facebook groups, for example ‘LC Exam Health Background Courses Info’ and ‘Want to be an IBCLC World View‘ (Please note that these Facebook groups offer informal support but are not administered by either IBLCE or LCGB)
* LCGB can’t guarantee that these courses will be accepted by IBLCE in the future, nor can they comment on the quality of the courses. *
LCGB can’t guarantee that these courses will be accepted by IBLCE in the future, nor can they comment on the quality of the courses.
Please satisfy yourself that the courses you select fulfil the criteria as laid out in the IBLCE documents. It is always advisable to check the IBLCE website as prerequisites may change.