IBLCE Vision, Mission, Purpose, and Accreditation

Vision

Breastfeeding:  the cultural norm

Mission

The IBLCE mission is to develop the internationally recognized certification standard and award credentials to individuals who demonstrate competence in providing breastfeeding assistance to mothers and children worldwide.

Purpose

The primary purpose of the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) is to benefit the public by setting standards for the lactation consultant profession.

Accreditation

The National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) helps to ensure the health, welfare and safety of the public through the accreditation of certification programs that assess professional competency.  

The International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners has used the NCCA's guidelines since its inception and its certification program for lactation consultants has been continuously accredited by NCCA since 1988.  In compliance with NCCA guidelines, IBLCE is administratively, financially, and corporately independent.