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IBCLC Mentorship Database

Ways to become an IBCLC and/or mentor

Pathway 2

Accredited Lactation Academic Programmes + 300 hours

"Yes, you can earn a maximum of 15 L-CERPs per student who completes the Pathway 2 programme. You can report up to a maximum of 50 L-CERPs over the five-year recertification cycle. Hours are allocated based on a percentage of time spent in the preceptor role." ibclc-commission.org/faqs-for-recertification/

ibclc-commission.org/step-1-prepare-for-ibclc-certification/lactation-specific-clinical-experience/pathway-2-accredited-academic-programs/

Pathway 3

Traditional Mentorship 500 hours

"CERPs earned by serving as a Pathway 3 Mentor are based on the percentage of time each mentor provided direct supervision to the applicant following Pathway 3. These are considered uncategorized L-CERPs" ibclc-commission.org/faqs-for-recertification/

ibclc-commission.org/step-1-prepare-for-ibclc-certification/lactation-specific-clinical-experience/pathway-3-mentorship/

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