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The International Lactation Education Accreditation
Council (ILEAC) reviews and evaluates lactation education
programs wishing to be recognized as meeting the standards
of the International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA).
ILEAC examines and evaluates these programs in terms of
educational standards and grants accreditation to those that
meet these standards. The council honors a diversity of
educational models such as distance education, self-paced
programs, programs within large and small institutions, both
not-for-profit and for-profit.
The Accreditation Council is founded on the philosophy that
accreditation is an evaluative process that encourages self
evaluation of lactation education programs according to the
established criteria and standards of the profession.
Accreditation is a voluntary, non-governmental, formal
peer-review process in which the integrity and good faith of
the program, its administration, faculty, and students are
essential. ILCA and the Accreditation Council do not
discriminate in any way.
ILCA accredited education programs are the leaders in the
field of lactation education. Accreditation provides a
reliable indicator of educational quality to employers,
insurers, counselors, educators, governmental officials, and
the public, based on the fact that the education program
adheres to established criteria and standards. Students are
assured that an accredited education program covers
essential topics and skills, has a qualified faculty, and
portrays itself honestly in its advertising.
ILEAC ACCREDITED COURSES
IILEAC
accredited programs support and are consistent with current
versions of the following documents:
Applicants for Accreditation
The Council accepts applications for accreditation of
lactation education courses throughout the year. Applicants
must meet ILCA's criteria for accreditation and advertising.
If you are a course provider and are interested in pursuing
accreditation for your course, please submit a Request for
Accreditation Review. If you are deemed a candidate for
accreditation, you will be asked to complete the
Accreditation Application.
Please contact the Council at
ileac@ilca.org with any
questions.
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