I think that Jan's point is that there by using the IBCLC as a
credentialling criterium, we can safely know what that person has or has not
accomplished, and we know the person has passed the examination that has
been carefully constructed.

It is meant, I believe, as a baseline, ....the problem with many separate
pathways is that it muddies the waters about the profession as a whole.

I see a parallel to the various ways to accomplish the RN ....3 year, 2
year, 4 year, etc.

I see the IBCLC as a baseline professional credential.

Kathleen

Kathleen B. Bruce, BSN, IBCLC co-owner Lactnet,TLC, Indep. Consultant
Williston, Vermont
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