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FAQ Group: Recertification
Is a basic life support credential required to meet the basic life support education requirement? If so, the credential is only valid for two years. Do I need to complete it again before the recertification application?
You can meet the basic life support education requirement for recertification at any point within the five-year recertification cycle. A basic life support credential is not a requirement. A didactic basic life support course will be sufficient to meet the…
Under current policy, a basic life support education course counts as 3 R-CERPs. Will this still be the case starting in 2021 when this education is a requirement?
Yes, each basic life support course counts as three R-CERPs and you can count a maximum of six R-CERPs from this type of education within each five-year recertification cycle. This methodology of counting basic life support courses would apply to…
Is the basic life support education required for IBCLCs recertifying by either examination or CERPs in 2021 and moving forward to be counted in addition to the 75 CERPs?
The additional requirement of basic life support education for recertification beginning in 2021 is part of the 75 CERPs in total for recertification by CERPs. The minimum total CERPs to report for recertification is 75 CERPs.
How do I submit my recertification application?
Recertification applications in English, German, and Spanish are submitted online via the Credential Management System. For applications in additional languages, visit the appropriate language-specific section of the IBLCE website for a link to submit applications electronically. All recertifying applicants have…
Is there a fee for Recertification?
Yes. Please refer to the IBLCE Fee Guide.
I am not computer savvy, I need help using the system.
Review this guide including screen shots to help walk using your online IBLCE account.
How will I know what to do once I log into the online system and am ready to begin filling out my application?
Once you have activated your account and updated your personal information, the “My Home Page” screen is the place where you should go for instructions about what to do next. Once you click on the “Application Forms” link in the…
How are current IBCLC credential expiration dates affected by moving to two exams a year?
All current IBCLCs will be receiving a new expiration date of December 31 of the year you are expiring. You will receive an updated certificate within the year that you are expiring.
If I let my IBCLC certification lapse, do I need to meet the clinical hour and education requirements to sit the exam?
If you let your IBCLC certification lapse, then you have one exam attempt or one year, whichever comes first, in which to sit the exam without having to meet the clinical hour and education requirements.