How To Become A Lactation Consultant
Planning to pursue your IBCLC® credential, but are confused about the requirements or simply don't know where to start?
In less than 30 minutes, find everything you need to know to start your journey to lactation consultant certification in this free online course.
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  5 videos to simplify your journey to IBCLC
 
    
  
  Let Marie de-mystify the 3 Pathways to IBCLC
 
    
  
  Gain clarification on how to get your clinical hours
 
    
  
  Learn the Who, What, When, and Where of the Health Sciences requirement
 
    
  
  Understand the best way to get your Lactation EducationÂ
 
    
  
  Built on the same e-learning platform as our 95-hour course
Course Modules
Video 1. Eligibility for the IBCLC Exam
Video 2. Choosing Your Pathway
Video 3. Getting Your Clinical Hours
Video 4. Getting Your Health Sciences Education
Video 5. Getting your Lactation Education
Let Marie guide you through the different Pathway options and clarify the requirements you'll need to complete along your journey
 
    
    
  
Marie Biancuzzo, RN MS IBCLC, is a perinatal clinical nurse specialist, internationally-recognized expert, and author with over 30 years as an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). This includes passing the IBLCE exam five times.
In addition to lactation, she consults on hospital system change, continuing education, and healthcare leadership. A founding member of the United States Breastfeeding Committee, Marie Biancuzzo served on the editorial board of JOGNN, and authored several books, including Breastfeeding: Clinical Strategies for Nurses.
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How To Become A Lactation Consultant
April 2026 IBCLC ExamÂ
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Application Window opens 4-5 months prior to exam.
Must complete the 95 Hour Course in order to apply for the exam.
 
    
  
