There are currently over 25,000 International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) worldwide, in 90 countries.

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Regional Office

• IBLCE in the Americas
• IBLCE in Europe
• IBLCE in Asia-Pacific

Professional Standards

• Clinical Competencies
  
• Code of Professional Conduct
  
• Disciplinary Procedures
  
• Scope of Practice
  
• Your Language Documents
  

May is the last month to make an appointment at the Pearson VUE computer-based testing center in the Americas and Asia Pacific regions. Following authorization by IBLCE, exam candidates are responsible for registering at the test center of their choice. For more information contact your IBLCE office.

~ Exam Date: Monday, July 30, 2012 ~

• 2012 Recertification information is available on the IBLCE regional office website that serves your country.
  
• Certification page: Recertification Guides, supporting documents
• CERPs page: Short and Long Term Provider Guides

What is IBLCE?

IBLCE®, or the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners®, is the independent international certification body conferring the International Board Certified Lactation Consultant® (IBCLC®) credential.

IBLCE is a non-profit organization governed by a multi-disciplinary and culturally diverse Board of Directors. The IBLCE examination is the premier, internationally recognized measure of knowledge in lactation consulting. Through its certification program, IBLCE advances the health and well-being of mothers and children worldwide by improving the quality and increasing the number of practitioners in lactation and breastfeeding care.

IBLCE is headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, USA. There are three regional offices serving the following areas:

• IBLCE in the Americas: Serving North, Central and South America, and Israel
• IBLCE in Europe: Serving Europe, the Middle East and northern Africa
• IBLCE in Asia Pacific: Serving Australia, Asia Pacific and Africa.