Your best pathway to becoming an IBCLC
Help for choosing a pathway, tailored to your background and goals
LER has everything you need to become an IBCLC via Pathway1 or Pathway 3.
Meet Pathway 1 Requirements at LER
Lactation-Specific Education
LER offers 95+, 52+, and 45+ hour courses. Discover which course is right for you.
Learn more
Health Sciences Education
You can meet the general health sciences education requirement right here at LER, and our exclusive agreement with Walden University allows you to complete the college health sciences courses at an incredibly low cost.
Learn more
Options For the 95 Hours
Explore ways to get the required lactation-specific education, from a la carte conferences and classes to one comprehensive course.
More Help For Choosing a pathway to The IBCLC
So You Want to be an IBCLC?
A video explaining the 3 pathways, hosted by two of LER’s experienced IBCLC instructors.
Ask Our Experts Live
If you are considering becoming an IBCLC but wish you knew more about what it’s really like or how to get there, “Real Talk: The Realities of Being and Becoming an IBCLC”
is for you. LER’s Accredited Provider Program Director Sekeita Lewis-Johnson, DNP, FNP-BC, IBCLC and Program Director Angela Love-Zaranka, BA, IBCLC, RLC, FILCA offer regular sessions where they talk about the profession and your questions live. Free registration is required.
LER Live Sessions: Explore Becoming an IBCLC
Real Talk: The Realities of Being and Becoming an IBCLC
Upcoming Live Events
If you are considering becoming an IBCLC but wish you knew more about what it's really like or how to get there, register now for our next live session. Sekeita Lewis-Johnson, DNP, FNP-BC, IBCLC and Angela Love-Zaranka, BA, IBCLC, RLC, FILCA answer your questions live on Tuesday, November 12th from 4pm - 5pm PST / 7pm - 8pm EST.
Free registration is required.
Register NowOn Demand Recording
Don’t want to wait? Enjoy our previously recorded live sessions now! You’ll learn what it’s really like to be an IBCLC and how to get there.
Pathways e-Book
Our in-depth manual explains each pathway and its requirements so you can choose the best one for you. Download your copy for free.
Get Expert Help Fast
Still not sure which pathway fits your needs? Talk with the LER team. We can help you create a plan for your unique situation, based on your background and goals.
