Your best pathway to becoming an IBCLC
Help for choosing a pathway, tailored to your background and goals
LER has everything you need to become an IBCLC via Pathway 1 or Pathway 3.
Meet Pathway 1 Requirements at LER
Lactation-Specific Education
LER offers 95+, 52+, and 45+ hour courses. Discover which course is right for you.
Health Sciences Education
You can meet the general health sciences education requirement right here at LER, and our exclusive agreement with Walden University allows you to complete the college health sciences courses at an incredibly low cost.
Clinical Hours
LER’s HOURS program allows you to document your clinical hours and meets the requirement for Pathway 1.
Meet Pathway 3 Requirements at LER
Lactation-Specific Education
LER offers 95+, 52+, and 45+ hour courses. Discover which course is right for you.
Health Sciences Education
You can meet the general health sciences education requirement right here at LER, and our exclusive agreement with Walden University allows you to complete the college health sciences courses at an incredibly low cost.
Clinical Hours
Complete your clinical hours at a facility near you with LER’s Pathway 3 Internship Program.
More Help For Choosing a pathway to The IBCLC
So You Want to be an IBCLC?
A video explaining the 3 pathways, hosted by two of LER’s experienced IBCLC instructors.
Ask Our Experts Live
If you are considering becoming an IBCLC but wish you knew more about what it’s really like or how to get there, “Real Talk: The Realities of Being and Becoming an IBCLC”
is for you. LER’s Accredited Provider Program Director Sekeita Lewis-Johnson, DNP, FNP-BC, IBCLC and Program Director Angela Love-Zaranka, BA, IBCLC, RLC, FILCA offer regular sessions where they talk about the profession and your questions live. Free registration is required.
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 Wednesday, December 4th from 12pm - 1pm PST / 3pm - 4pm EST.
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.
Pathways e-Book
Our in-depth manual explains each pathway and its requirements so you can choose the best one for you. Download your copy for free.
Get Expert Help Fast
Still not sure which pathway fits your needs? Talk with the LER team. We can help you create a plan for your unique situation, based on your background and goals.