Careers in Lactation Speaker Series
Virtual Certificated Lactation Educator Training
Virtual 95 hour Lactation Training
CSUN's Academic Program for Human Lactation
Lactation Curriculum Expands with Federal Grant
Student Stories About Lactation Education
Responsibilities of a Lactation Educator
Individuals wishing to pursue certification as an IBCLC must pass the IBCLC certification exam. In order to be eligible to take the IBCLC certification exam individuals must fulfill the below listed eligibility requirements:
IBCLC Certification Exam Eligibility Requirements for Non-CSUN Students
Complete course work in 14 health science subjects
Complete at least 95 hours of education in human lactation and breastfeeding including 5 hours focused on communication skills within the 5 years immediately prior to applying for the exam.
Complete clinical hours helping breastfeeding mother baby dyads.
Please note: IBCLC Recognized Health Professionals do not need to complete this requirement. To find out which health professionals are considered to be IBLCE Recognized Health Professionals please visit https://iblce.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/recognised-health-professions.pdf
To learn more about which IBCLC certification exam eligibility requirements can be fulfilled at CSUN if you are NOT a CSUN student please read below:
Non-CSUN students may fulfill the 95 hours of education in human lactation and breastfeeding IBCLC certification exam requirement by registering for CSUN’s Comprehensive Lactation Training.
For more information about CSUN’s comprehensive Lactation Training click here.