Amen, Liz and Pam!
> 
> .....
> I **do** have a big issue with MY certifying organization -- whose primary
> job is to put on MY certification exam (since they are the ONLY folks who
> can put on the "IBCLC" exam) -- now stepping into the creation of a whole
> new certification, that will confusingly compete with the one they already
> have.
> .....
> The market is NOT demanding it. *This is primarily a USA-based issue.*  We
> already have TONS of Other BFg Helper programs, certificates, and courses
> out there. I am NOT hearing people weep and moan and say "Oh, if only there
> was a Stepping Stone program for the IBCLC credential! Boo Hoo!" Nope.
> LEAARC has approved something like **17** courses that teach folks about
> the rudiments of BFg physiology, counseling, and support. The teaching is
> already out there, and readily available.
> Sheesh. I would urge instead that IBLCE spend time, resources, and energy
> on increasing equitable access -- and reduction of barriers of entry --
> into the ***IBCLC*** profession......

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