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)