No, as of 2022, IBCLCs are no longer required to recertify by examination every ten years. IBCLCs are required to recertify every five years to maintain their credential. IBCLCs now have the option to recertify by examination OR to recertify…
FAQ Group: Recertification
How do I take the CE Self-Assessment?
When you are eligible to register for the IBCLC Continuing Education Self-Assessment, you will receive an email from IBLCE and an email with log-in details for the CE Self-Assessment Dashboard. You will need to reset your password and register for…
Can I take the CE Self-Assessment more than once during a five-year recertification window?
You are only allowed to take the CE Self-Assessment once during any 5-year recertification period and 18-24 months after you are certified/recertified.
Can I apply CERPs hours that I took before the CE Self-Assessment to my required areas identified in the CE Self-Assessment?
Yes, you can apply CERPs hours that you took before the CE Self-Assessment to your required areas as identified in the Personalised Professional Development Plan from the CE Self-Assessment.
How do I confirm that the education provider of my courses is not a company, inclusive of manufacturers, distributors, or marketers, whose products fall within the scope of the World Health Organization (WHO) International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes (1981) and subsequent World Health Assembly (WHA) resolutions (e.g., infant formula, bottles, and teats)?
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.
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…
I am due to recertify this year. What part of my work or volunteering will be accepted towards the 250 hours of practise in lactation consulting?
The 250 hours in lactation consulting can be full- or part-time, volunteer or paid, or a combination of both. Here some examples: In-person, telephone, or online breastfeeding and lactation care to breastfeeding families. Visit the IBLCE Advisory Opinion on Telehealth…
Why isn’t IBLCE disseminating 2020 IBCLC certificates by post?
The impact of COVID-19 necessitated changes to IBLCE’s typical process of disseminating IBCLC certificates. After evaluating options for the necessary quality assurance and dissemination processes, IBLCE determined that the logistics of providing paper certificates, inclusive of ID cards and examination…
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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 check the status of my recertification application via CERPs?
You can see the status of your application by logging in to your account through the IBLCE online credential management system. Once you’ve logged in, you will see the menu pictured here. Please go to “My Credentials,” where you can verify if your application is complete by checking the expiration date on your…
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