How is an IBCLC qualified to help me?
An IBCLC is required to satisfactorily complete the following college courses...
Biology - Human Anatomy and Physiology - Infant and Child Growth and Development - Clinical Research / Statistics - Nutrition - Psychology - Sociology / Cultural Sensitivity / Cultural Anthropology - Basic Life Support - Medical Documentation - Medical Terminology - Occupational Safety and Security for Health Professionals - Professional Ethics for Health Professionals - Universal Safety Precautions and Infection Control
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…where they will need to demonstrate proficiency as related to human lactation and breastfeeding in:
anatomy and physiology - endocrinology - nutrition and biochemistry - immunology and infectious diseases - maternal and infant pathology - pharmacology - toxicology - psychology - cultural sensitivity - infant growth parameters and milestones - interpretation of research and statistics - ethics and legal issues - equipment and techology - breastfeeding techniques - public health