I am really confused about this issue. I went through the sample 
re-certification application and there did not appear to be any place on it that 
asked for additional course work. I believe this is still only for new 
applicants not for anyone re-certifiying at 10 plus years. Does anyone know or 
think any different?
 JANET FISHSTROM DOMBRO,IBCLC,RLC





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From: Dana Lauducci <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Fri, December 14, 2012 8:46:55 AM
Subject: IBLCE changes the rules once again

IBLCE has once again changed requirements to sit for the exam. This time, 
however, they've done it no communication and no grandfathering. I wanted to 
write a note to make sure that other potential candidates were aware of these 
changes.

As most of you know, the requirements to sit for the IBCLC exam were increased 
in 2010. However, the requirements only applied to candidates taking the exam in 
2012 and forward. Presumably, all candidates already preparing were 
grandfathered into the prior requirements.

IBLCE posted a document of General Education guidelines to their site in August 
2011 detailing which types of course would and would not qualify. 3 weeks ago on 
November 20, 2012, they published a revised version. There was no announcement 
of this change and not even a blurb on their site indicating that the 
requirements have been revised. You would never know unless you specifically 
went in to double check everything. The two significant changes were that the 
list of health professionals who do not have to take the 8 college-level classes 
has been trimmed. Psychologists, social workers, chiropractors and social 
workers have been struck from the list. As well, a one-semester Human Biology 
class will now not fulfill the requirements for anatomy and physiology. In the 
prior version of the document, it specifically said this WOULD satisfy both 
requirements.

I have no issues with IBLCE tweaking their requirements over time. What I do 
take issue with is the lack of communication and the lack of grandfathering. 
Applications for the 2013 are already available and being accepted. A number of 
candidates have already contacted IBLCE with concerns about these changes. We 
were told that our concerns would be considered by the Certification Committee 
which should be meeting in mid to late January. We should contact them in 
February for more information. Since applications are due by March 31, that is 
not an acceptable option.

Does anyone have any idea who might serve on the IBLCE Certification Committee 
and contact information for any of them? Needless to say, many people are quite 
distressed on learning of these rule changes in the proverbial 11th hour. I know 
there have been some frustration with IBLCE procedures in the past and I wanted 
to make sure people were aware of this.

Dana Lauducci
LLLL, NJ

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