International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners®
IBLCE® Certification
The International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) is the global authority that determines the knowledge of practitioners in lactation and breastfeeding care. International Board Certified Lactation Consultants® are essential members of the maternal-child health team who protect, promote and support breastfeeding to benefit women, children and families worldwide. The IBCLC® credential is the premier and only certification for lactation consultants.
IBLCE Exam Application
Before scheduling an examination appointment, you must have already:
- Applied for certification through IBLCE.
- Paid the examination fee to IBLCE.
- Been notified by IBLCE of your eligibility to take the examination.
Please Note: Standards for certification are established by IBLCE. Inquiries regarding the exam should be addressed to IBLCE and inquiries regarding scheduling of the exam can be directed to Pearson VUE.
Scheduling
Appointments should be scheduled as early as possible prior to the exam date. The 2013 IBLCE exam will be administered on the following dates: Monday, July 29; Tuesday, July 30; and Wednesday, July 31.
After making an appointment, Pearson VUE will send a confirmation email listing your test date, your testing time, the address and phone number of the test center, and directions to the test center.
Your examination results will not be available at the test center. IBLCE will notify you of your exam results by the end of October 2013.