Additional Information

Health Science Courses:

• Guide : https://ibclc-commission.org/step-1-prepare-for-ibclc-certification/health-sciences-education-2/

• Candidates must achieve a passing grade in each of the following courses.  The course must be offered by an accredited institution of higher learning.

  • Sociology

  • Cultural Awareness, or Cultural Anthropology Biology

  • Human Anatomy

  • Human Physiology

  • Infant and Child Growth and Development

  • Introduction to Clinical Research

  • Nutrition

  • Psychology or Counselling Skills or Communication Skills

  • Sociology or Cultural Sensitivity or Cultural Anthropology

• Candidates must obtain a certificate of completion from an accredited institution of higher learning for the following subjects:

  • Basic Life Support

  • Medical Documentation

  • Medical Terminology

  • Occupational Safety and Security for Health Professionals

  • Professional Ethics for Health Professionals

  • Universal Safety Precautions and Infection Control