Keys to Credentials Listed Within

BA/ BS/ BSN - Bachelor of Arts/Science/Nursing
CCE - Certified Childbirth Educator
CLE(C) - Certified Lactation Educator (Counselor)
CLC - Certified Lactation Consultant
**CLC - Certified Lactation Counselor
CNM / CPM - Certified Nurse Midwife / Certified Professional Midwife
CNS -Clinical Nurse Specialist
DC - Doctor of Chiropractic
FACCE - Fellow of American College of Childbirth Educators
IBCLC (RLC) - International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
LCCE - Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator
LE - Lactation Educator
LM - Licensed Midwife
LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse
MA/ MS/ MN - Master of Arts /Science /Nursing
MD - Medical Doctor
MPH - Master of Public Health
(R) (CP) NP - (Registered) (Certified Pediatric) Nurse Practitioner
OTR/L - Occupational Therapist , Registered/Licensed
PCD - Postpartum Certified Doula
PHN - Public Health Nurse
PT - Physical Therapist
RD - Registered Dietitian
RN (C) - Registered Nurse (Certified)

Certified Lactation Educator (CLE) - has successfully completed a one week course in basic lactation and its management, and required post seminar homework which may include a clinical component.

Certified Lactation Consultant (CLC) - has had advanced formal lactation education and supervised clinical training.

International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) - most have had extensive formal lactation education and clinical training; has passed an international certification exam and has continuing education requirements in lactation. Recertifies every 5 years. May also use term "Registered" (RLC).

Certified Lactation Counselor(**CLC) - has taken a one week course in lactation counseling and passed a post test.

All licensed health practitioners have additional continuing education requirements to remain current in their respective fields.