Phyllis write:

<In my state there are some WIC PCs who have advanced to get their IBCLC. But the 

basic reqmt to hold that position is a degree or certification in Nutrition. I 
dont have that. My IBCLC is not enough to qualify to become a WIC Peer 
Counselor.
Phyllis>

So very different from my state which requires WIC PCs to be paraprofessionals 
defined by our state WIC BF Coordinator as no more than 2 years post high school 
education. For the PCs in my state a person holding an undergraduate degree or 
higher would be considered over-qualified in most circumstances (they make 
exceptions on occasion). I've never heard of a requirement of a degree in Nutrition to become a PC. The reason behind the
'paraprofessional' definition is that there comes a junction where the 'peer' component is seemingly diluted when you examine the general demographic of women and children
receiving WIC services. 

According to the scope of practice the PCs I supervise work under they do not 
perform evaluations or assessments and their work is not considered 'clinical'. 
Their work is more focused on counseling, support, referrals, and basic 
education. 


Michelle H. Kinne BA IBCLC RLC ICCE CD(DONA)
www.CascadePerinatalServices.com













 

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