A philosophical discussion about what the (new) IBLCE Code of Professional
Conduct "means" for practitioners is certainly valid.   Lactnet is a great
forum for such (respectful) discourse.  I would be just thrilled to pieces
to have IBLCE offer up, publicly, their interpretation of what the new CPC
means to those of us in the trenches (vis-a-vis consents), especially since
there are different customs of lactation consultancy practice that have
arisen around the world.

Rather than speculate that IBLCE's geographical presence (as a
not-for-profit organization that is located and legally registered in the
USA) has some bearing on the requirements for its accredtiation for
conducting an international certification exam, I looked it up.

I encourage all IBCLCs to do the same. The entity that accredits IBLCE
(ICE/NCCA) accredits several other international exams.  All exams must
meet the Standards set by NCCA if the test-giving group is to be
accredited. It think it is wise for certificants to know what our
international certification board has authority to do, and who grants that
authority.   Head to
http://www.credentialingexcellence.org/portals/0/STANDARDS%20-%20Updated%20January%202010.pdf
and skim thorough the Standards.  (Hint at their Preamble:   "The mission
of NCCA is to help ensure the health, welfare, and safety of the
public through the accreditation of certification programs that assess
professional competence.")
-- 
Liz Brooks JD IBCLC FILCA
Wyndmoor, PA, USA

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