Choosing a Pathway

Mar 11

Written By Valerie

Getting Started

Pathways

The list of Recognized Health Professionals include: Dentist, Dietician, Midwife, Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Pharmacist, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist, Physician or Medical Doctor, Speech Pathologist or Therapist.
Pathway 1 also includes Recognised Breastfeeding Support Counselor Organisations like Baby Cafe, Vital Village, and local WIC programs.
Pathway 1 - 1000 clinical hours required before you register for your exam

Pathway 2 must complete an accredited lactation academic program that integrates the following in the curriculum and do 300 hours of clinical practice (with a mentor/mentors) before you register for the exam. The academic programs cost more money than pathway 3, but pathway 2 requires fewer clinical hours.
Here are two options for pathways 2 accredited programs for IBCLC pathway 2, with distance learning options:
1) National Louis University, View Institution,
Program Director: Mary Miller MA, IBCLC, RLC, CPD
Phone: 847-947-5693, Email: mmiller113@nl.edu
2) University of San Diego, https://extendedstudies.ucsd.edu/certificates/lactation-consultant-pathway-2
Program Director: Laura Fandino JD, PhD
Phone: 858-534-9153, Email: lbfandino@ucsd.edu
You can explore other accredited Pathway 2 Programs here