Becoming a Lactation Consultant

Try this website http://www.iblce.org/, they have info on classes and what you need to do to become an LC. I am just a PN now (taking NXLEX PN the 29th), but I aspire to be a midwife. I am going to take a class this December. I know I probably cannot be one yet, but I hunger for knowledge =D

Check out www.breastfeedingconferences.com. It's a site that lists conferences offering CERPS for certification.

This is the organization you would need to become a CLC first then move on to IBCLC once you have the hours.
http://www.healthychildren.cc/

Correct.

CLC/CLS requirements vary by course. There is no standardization of the certification.

IBCLC requirements can be found here: http://www.iblce.org/eligibilityRequ....php?region=am


Before sitting the IBCLC exam, candidates are required to show proof of supervised hours of clinical experience, as well as at least 45 hours of breastfeeding education (following the exam blueprint). After certification, IBCLCs practice to specific professional standards, including ethics and clinical competencies.

There is a definite difference in pay rates between CLC/CLS and IBCLC, as well.

Here are a few CLC courses:
http://www.breastfeeding-education.com/
http://www.lactationeducationconsultants.com/
http://www.bsccenter.org/index.html