My understanding is that you can become a CLC after a week long course....which to my mind is very little training and vastly different to what is required to become an IBCLC or say a LLLL or ABA breastfeeding counsellor.
Karleen Gribble
Australia
On 05/08/2014, at 7:35 PM, Nikki Lee wrote:

> Dear Lactnet Friends:
> 
> The CDC Report describes the differences between these 2 nationally
> credentialed certifications.
> 
> "IBCLCs specialize in the clinical management of human
> lactation and breastfeeding. The IBCLC certification,
> accredited by the National Commission on Certifying
> Agencies, requires that a person complete the
> requirements for eligibility for the certification exam
> administered by the International Board of Lactation
> Consultant Examiners and pass that exam. The eligibility
> requirements for IBCLC certification vary by professional
> background. Once certified, all IBCLCs must recertify
> every 5 years.
> 
> CLCs provide education and counseling about
> breastfeeding. The CLC certification, accredited by the
> American National Standards Institute, requires that a
> person complete the CLC training course and pass the
> certification exam administered by the Academy of
> Lactation Policy and Practice. Once certified, all CLCs
> must recertify every 3 years."
> 
> warmly,
> -- 
> Nikki Lee RN, BSN, Mother of 2, MS, IBCLC, CCE, CIMI, ANLC, CKC
> Author:* Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Breastfeeding Therapy*
> www.nikkileehealth.com
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