I used it as a stepping stone in the fact that it counted for my 45 "blueprint specific" education hours to sit the exam. What I didn't like in the course is they lumped LLL Leaders, CLCs and IBCLCs on the same "tier" of lactation help (they had a triangle on an overhead that put it all in the same level) and I do not agree with this. Since I am now all three (LLLL, CLC and IBCLC, lol), I definitely think there is a difference in level of knowledge! ..· ´¨¨)) -:¦:- ¸.·´ .·´¨¨)) ((¸¸.·´ ..·´ -:¦:- -:¦:- ((¸¸.·´* ~Ann Marie Mackin, LLLL, IBCLC, CLC (alphabet soup ;)) -----Original Message----- From: Lactation Information and Discussion [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of merideth buell Sent: Friday, October 19, 2007 2:47 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: clc and ibclc Hi, I am going to be taking the course and exam for the CLC in a few weeks...I will also be working towards my IBCLC as I have been since I began working for WIC. I know it's not the same, and I plan on using the CLC behind my name. Will this be an issue? I know that the CLC stands for Certified Lactation "Counselor", and the IBCLC is IBCL "Consultant" there is a difference-I am clear on this. I know several WIC staff that will be earning their CLCs at the same time I am. Is this a mistake? I thought it was a stepping stone to the IBCLC, I could be wrong. Have a blessed day,Merideth M. Buell, BFPCDSHS [log in to unmask] _________________________________________________________________ Help yourself to FREE treats served up daily at the Messenger Café. Stop by today. http://www.cafemessenger.com/info/info_sweetstuff2.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_OctWL tagline *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome