[ozmidwifery] lactation consultant query
Hi, Am posting again as the first one didn't seem to come through. I'm thinking of doing the LC course, but have noticed (in my travels) that lots of LC's let their qualification lapse when the 5 years is up. Just wondering if anyone can shed some light on this is it the money? or too hard to attend BF conferences etc? I'd also be interested in which courses people found to be good. The Health e-learning has been recommended to me. Thanks Michelle On Yahoo!7 Messenger: Make free PC-to-PC calls to your friends overseas.
Re: [ozmidwifery] lactation consultant query
Hi Michelle, Im up for my first recertification in 2009. I could just resit the exam or get enough CERPS. Both arent cheap. Finding time to keep up with both midwifery and lactation conferences is hard and expensive. I can probably only justify one every two years to be fair on my family! I think with a lot of people though,that unless they are working within a position where LC qualifications are essential then they see little value in the recertification. They have the knowledge, they are utilising it as midwives without having to have an expensive recertification. There are few positions that require IBCLC qualifications. Usually only hospital LC or private practice. I intend the latter, so will be working on getting the CERPS. I did a fantastic course through our area health service, facilitated by our area CMC lactation, and partially funded by our department. We have squillions of IBCLCs on the coast due to this course (over 100 in past 5 yrs). Di - Original Message - From: Michelle Windsor To: Ozmidwifery Sent: Friday, September 22, 2006 4:45 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] lactation consultant query Hi, Am posting again as the first one didn't seem to come through. I'm thinking of doing the LC course, but have noticed (in my travels) that lots of LC's let their qualification lapse when the 5 years is up. Just wondering if anyone can shed some light on this is it the money? or too hard to attend BF conferences etc? I'd also be interested in which courses people found to be good. The Health e-learning has been recommended to me. Thanks Michelle On Yahoo!7Messenger: Make free PC-to-PC calls to your friends overseas.
Re: [ozmidwifery] lactation consultant query
Michelle, there isn't one LC course - you don't necessarily need to do one to be an IBCLC you just have to qualify and sit the exam. A few friends of mine just swatted big time. I did a short course, some packages etc. APLES based in Sydney, also do 2 day catch ups there is one through correspondence from Adelaide- will have to find my notes to remember the name Lactation Resource Centre have packages ( professional arm of ABA) Health E Learning is great, internet based I didn't find that over 5 years it was too hard to get 75 cerps/ 15 a year, but I'm packing it thinking about resitting in 2009! Then again one friend just resat instead of collecting cerps - awaiting results. each to their own. Most LC's I know who have let their qualifications go have done it at 10. If you're in NSW you can use it as a qualification allowance (or whatever it's called) Louise rural NSW Grant, Louise and Katy [EMAIL PROTECTED] ---Original Message--- From: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Date: 09/22/06 16:53:06 To: Ozmidwifery Subject: [ozmidwifery] lactation consultant query Hi, Am posting again as the first one didn't seem to come through. I'm thinking of doing the LC course, but have noticed (in my travels) that lots of LC's let their qualification lapse when the 5 years is up. Just wondering if anyone can shed some light on this is it the money? or too hard to attend BF conferences etc? I'd also be interested in which courses people found to be good. The Health e-learning has been recommended to me. Thanks Michelle On Yahoo!7Messenger: Make free PC-to-PC calls to your friends overseas.
Re: [ozmidwifery] lactation consultant query
Hi Michelle, I did my initial education and revision for 10 yr recertification with Maureen Minchin (in person). I found that I could remember things from her method of teaching. I also attended breastfeeding conferences whenever I could, particularly ALCA conferences. I studied and studied "Breastfeeding and Human Lactation" which is my most used reference book when I want to check on something. I don't know why people aren't recertifying at 5 yrs - could be the cost and time to go to conferences. Hope this helps, Joy Joy Cocks RN (Div 1) RM IBCLCBRIGHT Vic 3741 email:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Michelle Windsor To: Ozmidwifery Sent: Friday, September 22, 2006 16:45 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] lactation consultant query Hi, Am posting again as the first one didn't seem to come through. I'm thinking of doing the LC course, but have noticed (in my travels) that lots of LC's let their qualification lapse when the 5 years is up. Just wondering if anyone can shed some light on this is it the money? or too hard to attend BF conferences etc? I'd also be interested in which courses people found to be good. The Health e-learning has been recommended to me. Thanks Michelle On Yahoo!7Messenger: Make free PC-to-PC calls to your friends overseas.
