"When applying for the IBLCE exam, candidates must demonstrate completion of continuing education in the following 6 topics. These continuing education courses may be provided by independent education providers or academic institutions. Basic life support (for example, CPR); Medical documentation; Medical terminology; Occupational safety and security for health professionals; Professional ethics for health professionals (for example, the IBLCE Code of Ethics); Universal safety precautions and infection control." Jaye again...Now wait a minute - I must have seriously been under a rock somewhere to miss this nonsense. Why on Earth do I need medical documentation, Occupational Safety, Universal Precautions, etc??? I don't work in a damn hospital! And I never, ever, ever, ever (did I mention never??) will. And what if someone who wants to be an IBCLC has NO desire to ever work in the medical environment and wants to ONLY be private practice? I can understand CPR and Professional Ethics - but the rest? And what about those in other countries?? Perhaps they don't have or need this type of information either...doesn't seem ethical or fair at all from my point of view for IBLCE to making this so USA oriented. That does not imply International anything from where I sit. So - folks - what do we do about this?? Can we do anything about this? Is IBLCE even listening? I share the same frustrations as other in regards to IBCLE - I have had my own issues with them in the past that left me far, so far, from impressed. All of this really makes me wonder if I will bother with recertifying in 2015. Maybe, hopefully things will have changed by then. For me this feels like Drama. It's 'all about the USA' drama and 'forget that the requirements don't make sense for the PPLC' and those in hospitals have a point: They will get that in their jobs there (as it should be). And forget that this is supposed to be International and the requirements are causing serious difficulties for folk in other countries as well as newcomers (coming from a more grass-roots/mom entering into the field) to become IBCLC. And frankly - it stinks. Respectfully, Jaye Who might just go back under that rock...sigh. Jaye Simpson, IBCLC, CIIM Breastfeeding Network Sacramento, CA www.breastfeedingnetwork.net *********************************************** 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