Everything You Need to Become an IBCLC
Everything You Need to Become an IBCLC
Lactation education, clinical hours, and exam prep, in one convenient place
Pathways
There are 3 pathways to the IBCLC exam. We’ll help you find the best one for you, based on your previous education and experience.
Education
95+ hours of lactation training and several college health science courses are required. No matter where you’re starting, we have the training you need.
Clinical Hours
Before you can take the IBCLC exam, you need hands-on hours counseling lactating parents. LER offers two great ways to get your clinical hours.
Exam
Last step: The IBCLC exam. Yes, you will be ready! LER has the exam prep courses and tools you need.
We are Committed to Your Success
- Courses online and on your own time
- Expert instructors with real-world experience
- Tech support at your fingertips, 7 days a week
- Cutting-edge exam prep tools
- Ongoing support for the next steps in your lactation career
LER Live Sessions: Explore Becoming an IBCLC
Real Talk: The Realities of Being and Becoming an IBCLC
Upcoming Live Events
If you are considering becoming an IBCLC but wish you knew more about what it's really like or how to get there, register now for our next live session. Sekeita Lewis-Johnson, DNP, FNP-BC, IBCLC and Angela Love-Zaranka, BA, IBCLC, RLC, FILCA answer your questions live on Thursday, July 24th from 11am - 12pm PDT / 2pm -3pm EDT.
Free registration is required.
Register NowOn Demand Recording
Don’t want to wait? Enjoy our previously recorded live sessions now! You’ll learn what it’s really like to be an IBCLC and how to get there.
Certification Playbook: Your Guide to the IBCLC
Evaluate where you are now and make a plan that works for you.
Understand the 95-hour requirement and decide how to meet it.
Explore clinical hours options and choose what works for you.
Discover easy, effective ways to obtain the required college courses.
