If you are not certain about the education provider’s full range of products or relationship with the WHO Code, you should contact the education provider directly and confirm their compliance with the WHO Code.
FAQ Group: Initial Candidates
Which educational opportunities would be acceptable, and do I need to provide documentation indicating compliance with the WHO Code?
As is current practice today, IBLCE accepts education related to the general disciplines and the chronological periods listed on the IBCLC Detailed Content Outline for certification and recertification. Should your application be randomly selected for audit, IBLCE will ask for…
If education is completed from a noncompliant educator at any time before the effective date of January 1, 2022, but application for certification or recertification is submitted after that date, will the credits be accepted?
In order to afford a transitional period with respect to this new requirement, education completed prior to January 1, 2022 can be used toward certification and recertification. Certificates dated January 1, 2022 or later will not count towards IBCLC certification…
When will I receive my IBCLC certificate by post?
The impact of COVID-19 necessitated changes to IBLCE’s typical process of disseminating IBCLC certificates. We understand that certificates are important to many of you, and IBLCE is working to provide them in alignment with current health guidelines. Please check the…
How can I check the status of my application for the IBCLC examination?
You can see the status of your application by logging in to your account through the IBLCE online credential management system. If your application has not been confirmed, you will see a notification with additional information on your home page. Please wait for an email from IBLCE staff. Additional information or documentation…
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How can I view/print a receipt of my payment?
You can access your receipt by logging in to your account through the IBLCE online credential management system. Once you’ve logged in, please go to “My Purchases.” Find the payment for which you would like to see the receipt and click “View” next to that payment. You can also print…
What information do I need to complete my application for exam as an initial candidate?
You will need information about the following topics: Which pathway you followed -- Pathway 1, 2 or 3 Whether or not, in the past five years, you have completed the required 95 hours of lactation specific education, including five hours…
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I am a clinical health professional but my profession is not listed on the Recognised Health Professions List. What do I need to do to demonstrate completion of the Health Sciences Education courses?
If you are able to provide documentation that you are authorised by a governmental authority to practice as a clinical health professional, you will be considered to have fulfilled the Health Sciences Education requirements. Any health care professional from the Recognised…
I’m not a Recognised Health Professional. How do I demonstrate completion of the Health Sciences Education?
You will provide information on the application about this, as well as if your application is randomly chosen for audit you would need to provide supporting documentation (e.g. copies of transcripts and/or certificates showing that you have a passing grade…
I am not a recognised healthcare professional, and I am taking some of the 14 health science courses online. Are college classes from sites like EdX, Coursera, or Study.com acceptable for the eight classes that need to be from an accredited institution of higher learning?
IBLCE looks for the course to be provided by an accredited institution, so if the provider is not accredited, then you will need to make sure that you take any necessary additional steps to have it recognised by an accredited…