The IBCLC is a professional credential, and examination security is important to the integrity of the credential. IBCLCs’ work impacts the health of infants and parents, and therefore verification of their knowledge is of great importance. Please carefully read the IBCLC examination administration rules:
- A visual inspection will be conducted before you start the examination as part of the security protocol.
- IBLCE recommends not bringing any personal items into the test centre. If you do, you will be required to store all personal items in a location designated by the test centre administrator. This may include your watch and jewellery. Mobile/cell phones or other electronic devices brought to the site must be powered OFF and not be turned on at all during the entire length of the examination, including breaks. The test centre administrator is not responsible for candidates’ personal property.
- Candidates found in possession of electronic devices of any kind, phones, or study guides during the examination or during breaks will be immediately dismissed and their examination will not be scored.
- Only pre-approved comfort aids or pre-approved medical aids/devices are permitted into the testing room. Please check your pre-approved accommodations listed in your Examination Authorisation Email.
- Candidates who finish the examination early may leave the examination site. The test centre administrator will give specific instructions about exiting the examination area.
- Questions concerning the examination content are not permitted. Test centre administrators are not allowed to provide interpretation or clarification of examination questions and/or define words.
- Talking to or communicating in any way with another examination candidate is not permitted during the examination.
- Cheating will not be tolerated and, if discovered, will result in a candidate’s scores being cancelled or her/his certification being revoked in accordance with IBLCE policies and procedures and/or legal action against the candidate, including criminal prosecution.
- Candidates may not leave the test centre during the examination administration or breaks; leaving the test centre will result in an immediate dismissal from the examination.
- Written notes, published materials, and other testing aids are strictly prohibited during the examination and during your scheduled break.
- You will be asked to agree to all the testing vendor’s testing regulations before your examination. Failure to comply with these regulations may result in dismissal from your examination.
Please review the Candidate Information Guide or Recertification Guide for more information about candidate conduct during the IBCLC examination.
You can learn more about important rules for taking the IBCLC examination via LRP here.