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Can I do all the IBCLC courses online or do you have to go to a college?  

post #1 of 8
6/14/08 at 8:05pm
Thread Starter 
Just curious if the courses can be do solely online. I am not able to travel to a college. Please tell me!
post #2 of 8
6/15/08 at 7:49am
You might want to take a look at http://americas.iblce.org/home.php for specifics on what's required to become an IBCLC.

Regardless of the other educational requirements, you will need hands-on clinical experience assisting breastfeeding mothers. So that part definitely can't be done online.
post #3 of 8
6/15/08 at 11:21am
I believe something like 5yrs experience as a LLL Leader counts as the hands-on experience. I have one year down and four to go.
post #4 of 8
6/15/08 at 1:33pm
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post #5 of 8
6/15/08 at 1:59pm
You can get all your CERPS online. I did mine at www.health-e-learning.com -- the BreastEd series. And then of course the BC hours must be done IRL. Hope that helps.
post #6 of 8
6/16/08 at 3:10am
This is the one I'm doing. There are some LC programs that travel. I think there's one from UC Los Angeles that goes to various cities. I think this is it. Where do you live?
post #7 of 8
6/16/08 at 8:37am
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Originally Posted by menomena View Post
I believe something like 5yrs experience as a LLL Leader counts as the hands-on experience. I have one year down and four to go.
LLLLs get 500 hrs per year served.
post #8 of 8
7/1/08 at 11:39am
Thread Starter 
Thanks for the info...I have found the courses on health-e-learning which I would have to take first.....
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