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Free IBCLC Pathway Eligibility Screening

Check your IBCLC Pathway Eligibility

This form is designed to help you determine which IBCLC certification pathway (Pathway 1, 2, or 3) you may qualify for, based on your education, clinical experience, and professional background.

Personal & Contact Information

5. Preferred Language for the IBCLC Exam

Health Science Background

6. Are you currently a recognized health professional according to the IBLCE? (Recognized health professionals, as defined by the IBLCE, are exempt from the Health Sciences coursework requirements listed in Questions 7A and 7B.)
7A. University-Level Health Sciences Courses (Skip this question if you selected any of the above recognized health professions.)
7B. Additional Required Health Sciences Subjects (Courses may be from academic or continuing education providers.)

Lactation-Specific Education

8. Have you completed at least 95 hours of lactation-specific education within the past 5 years? (This must include a minimum of 5 hours focused on communication skills.)

Clinical Experience

A. Type of Work
B. Clinical Experience – Number of Lactation Support Hours
C. Lactation Academic Program (Have you completed or are currently enrolled in a lactation academic program?)
D. IBCLC Mentorship (Are you currently working with or have worked with an IBCLC mentor?)
E. Do you provide breastfeeding support through a Recognised Breastfeeding Support Counsellor Organisation (Volunteer or paid)?

Final Question (Optional)