Then the extra programs needed for hospital practice in US should NOT be a regular part of the requirements for IBCLCs. That is over and above. If you want to work in a hospital it is your own responsibilty to meet these requiements. It is not IBLCE's job to impose them on all IBCLCs. > Dear Lactnet Friends: > > Some of the exam requirements are true for hospital practice in the US: > > - 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 > > Are they required in other countries? If so, are they required for > hospital > staff? All health workers? Nurses only? > > warmly, > -- > Nikki Lee RN, BSN, Mother of 2, MS, IBCLC, CCE, CIMI, ANLC, CKC *********************************************** 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