From a recent Lactnet
<<<After five years as an LLL Leader (plus the necessary CEUs) one is
qualified to sit for the IBLCE exam. >>>
Unless this is a generalization, I think you need to check the IBLCE website
for the detailed requirements. There is quite a bit more required to be
eligible to sit for the exam. Hands on clinical experience is one of them,
although that can be manipulated a bit based on leading meetings. When I sat
the exam in 88, it had taken me about six years to accumulate the needed
requirements - secondary education, CEU sessions and clinical experience (i
volunteered in a WIC clinic and also operated a breast pump rental station
which provided lots of exposure to different breast feeding problems). Don't
forget the required readings (or are they "suggested?") I offer this
information as guidance and food for thought. I was 'only" a LLLL when I sat
the exam and did quite well scorewise, but it was a HUGE wake up call to
actually assist with a clinical situation I had only read about.   I was also
one of the few Leaders in the area (this was the 80's) that did home visits
and they were also very helpful. You are going to see many different babies,
breasts, nipples, birth situations and home enviroments as a LC so prepare
yourself as best you can.
Mary Kay Smith, IBCLC
Romeoville IL near Chicago

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