Certification Cram Review Course
Covering the entire IBLCE exam grid, this 2-day course will bring you up to date on the newest information and research in lactation. This intensive, fast-paced, evidence-based Cram Course is designed as a review course for practitioners preparing to take the IBLCE exam for initial or recertification. A basic lactation management course is a pre-requisite.
Agenda - Day One
Maternal Anatomy & Physiology, Composition of Human Milk
Maternal Pathology, morning slide review
Infant Anatomy & Physiology, Infant Pathology
Techniques & Technology, Psychology/Sociology/Anthropology
Agenda - Day Two
IBLCE & How to Study, Nutrition, Growth & Development
Public Health, Pharmacology
Research, Ethics
Practice Exam, Answer review and discussion
Continuing Education: 15.1 L-CERPS + 1 E-CERP = 16.5 CERPS total, and 16 Nursing contact hours provided by Lactation Education Consultants upon completion of the course.
Resources: Once registered, all participants will be mailed a spiral bound book with all handouts plus information for further study. The course will also include a link to a practice exam on the second day of the program. If participants want to take additional practice exams, they can purchase an optional exam practice book. The IDHS Scholarship does not include the additional exam practice book. For questions, contact: courtney.adams2@illinois.gov
Available Trainings:
March 12-13, 2026: 7am - 4:30pm (Registration Closes 3/10/2026)