Not to add more confusion to this discussion, but we already have hospital
settings that feel that an RN and CLC is more than enough credential for a
lactation consultant. We have a local hospital that will hire an LPN with no
credential over a non-RN IBCLC! How will licensing IBCLCs, particularly if
CLC. CLE, etc. can receive licensing of some sort--- help non-RN IBCLCs in
hospital settings? Also, why would anyone pursue an IBCLC credential if they
could also get licensed as a CLC. CLE, etc.? If we are not careful, the IBCLC
could become obsolete.
And just to add to another conversation. ILCA is not IBLCE, but we need
to work together. It is very important for all of us to remain active in
our professional organization, and do what we can to promote our profession
through it.
Debbie Albert, RN, Ph.D., LMHC, IBCLC, RLC
Tampa Lactation Counseling
Tampa, FL
In a message dated 6/13/05 12:01:18 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
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Date: Sun, 12 Jun 2005 18:19:29 -0700
From: Phyllis Adamson <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: "other" than IBCLCs (and licensing)
Pamela said: "As for the term "lactation consultant" is it too late to make
claim it? CLC
is Certified Lactation Counselor,..."
It is for some programs, but I believe there are at least 2 educational
programs, one current, one no longer functioning, that confer a CLC. Both
call their graduates Certified Lactation Consultants (not Counselors). And
because of the certificate they earned, they use that title in their
practices. That educational certificate may create a challenge if IBCLCs
try to reserve the title "Lactation Consultant" for IBCLCs only, within our
state's licensing laws. But IBCLCs are the only ones who can use the RLC as
created by IBLCE's official Registry. Are there any attorneys out there who
can describe whether, or how, one would address this issue while writing a
new state law?
Phyllis Adamson, IBCLC, RLC
Glendale, AZ
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