Written on 01 September 2013.

Complete Your Health Sciences Education for the IBCLC Exam

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We offer affordable, accessible health sciences courses for aspiring IBCLCs.

Health Sciences Courses

To qualify to sit for the exam, you need 14 health science courses, including:

8 courses from an accredited college or university

Get them here:

Walden University, in partnership with LER

The details:

LER Lactation Consultant Health Sciences Bundle

Includes all college courses required for the IBCLC exam
Enroll through LER’s partnership with Walden University
Pay just $250 per course
Online and at your own pace
Already have some of the courses? Only purchase the courses you need.
The IBCLC Commission’s Health Sciences Education Guide can help determine whether your past courses fulfill the requirement.

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5 continuing education classes

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LER's General Education Package

The details:

LER’s General Education Package

5 required courses in one easy package

Includes:

Medical Documentation
Medical Terminology
Occupational Safety and Infant Security
Universal Precautions and Infection Control
Legal and Ethical Concerns
Courses can also be purchased separately

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Basic life support

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In your community

The details:

A variety of basic life support courses such as Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Neonatal Pulmonary Resuscitation (NPR) will meet this requirement.

Consider contacting your local hospital, fire department, or relief agency (such as Red Cross) for options.

(Are you a health care professional? You may already have these credits. Click here to learn more.)

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Feeling confused about IBCLC exam eligibility requirements? Need help choosing the courses that are right for you? Contact our support team to schedule a consultation and create your personalized path to lactation consultant certification.

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Certification Playbook: Getting Your Health Sciences Courses

Wondering why you need 14 health sciences courses and how to fit them in? Our blog has answers.

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The Additional General Education Package was an incredibly convenient way for me to fulfill a part of educational requirements with Pathway 1. The classes were self-paced and well organized, and I was confident that I was learning the information I needed to excel in my training.
–Stephanie W., BA

Choosing LER was an amazing decision. LER has positively challenged me to my highest ability.
–Rebecca S., CBS, BS
Right from the start, all of the LER staff were incredibly welcoming, knowledgeable, patient, and informative … I am forever thankful. Because of them, I will be helping moms and babies breastfeed successfully for many years to come!
–Taylor H., CBS

LER's online, self-paced program was convenient and flexible. This allowed me to pursue my goal of becoming an IBCLC while also juggling a busy family life.
–Ilana G., RN, BSN, CBS

The Additional General Education Package was an incredibly convenient way for me to fulfill a part of educational requirements with Pathway 1. The classes were self-paced and well organized, and I was confident that I was learning the information I needed to excel in my training.
–Stephanie W., BA

Choosing LER was an amazing decision. LER has positively challenged me to my highest ability.
–Rebecca S., CBS, BS
Right from the start, all of the LER staff were incredibly welcoming, knowledgeable, patient, and informative … I am forever thankful. Because of them, I will be helping moms and babies breastfeed successfully for many years to come!
–Taylor H., CBS

LER's online, self-paced program was convenient and flexible. This allowed me to pursue my goal of becoming an IBCLC while also juggling a busy family life.
–Ilana G., RN, BSN, CBS

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