Some of the feedback from exam prep students (all now IBCLC's!).

"You both have made the whole thing so exciting"
"So supportive in preparing for the exam"
"Overall extremely professional and enriching with stacks of resources"
"Great to have 2 facilitators from different backgrounds."
"Excellent information , handouts, preparation for the big day. "
"Highly recommend this exam prep."
"Very clear information and group discussions were facilitated very well . "
"Educational at many levels even outside the exam "
"Course content was excellent-without the study days I would not have been aware of how to fully prepare for the exam. Self study would have been very difficult"

 

The 2011 Exam Prep Course material is available for download for registered students only. Please select the Day below to access materials appropriate to that day.

Day 1

Day 2

 
 
 

Are you interested in becomming an IBCLC ? The exam is held only once a year.

To find out what qualifications/experience you need to become an IBCLC check out the iblce website : www.iblce.org

2011 Exam Preparation Course

This course has started in December 2010 and is now full. Please email to be paced on 2012 contact information list. Educational hours are increased to 90 hours in the last 5 years so the course will be starting sooner .

Nicola O'Byrne 086-2312679

or email ibclc2011@gmail.com
 
 
Course Format :
We follow the IBCLE exam blueprint and all lectures are complimented with notes and references for further reading. Cerps are also provided .
Some of the topics included:

Anatomy and physiology of the breast.
Biochemistry of breastmilk.
Communication and counselling skills.
Pharmacology and Medications.
Maternal Illness.
Breast pathology.
When the Infant is Premature, Ill or Injured.
 Suck Problems.
Normal growth and development.
Developmental milestones in the infant and toddler.
Breastfeeding equipment and their appropriate uses.
Nutrition for the Breastfeeding mother, teenager, vegetarian and vegan.
Milk banking, induced lactation, relactation.
Breastfeeding beyond the cultural norm, Weaning.
Maternal Employment issues and strategies
Research and interpretation of same
Ethics and the IBCLC, scope of practice.
International Code of marketing breastmilk substitutes.
Exam studying tips, exam strategies.
Sample exam questions each day.
Mock exam on day 4.