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Techniques: Topics to Review

Check the IBCLC Detailed Content Outline for a complete list of topics in this discipline. I have found that knowledge of the topics below is most important to passing the exam. Latch Hand Expression Milk Collection Storage Transportation, Thawing. (now goes with equipment) Techniques to Determine Adequacy of Milk Transfer

Techniques: Keys to Success

Exam items dealing with Techniques make up 14% of your exam. Most test-takers, especially those with substantial clinical experience, find this discipline fairly easy. Nonetheless, don’t forget that the exam addresses multiple ages, and multiple issues across the health-illness continuum. So, don’t be too lax about preparing for this. Keys to Success: Techniques List every …

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Psychology, Sociology, & Anthropology: Topics to Review

Check the IBCLC Detailed Content Outline for a complete list of topics in this discipline. I have found that knowledge of the topics below is most important to passing the exam. Counseling Adolescents Grief, Loss of the Perfect Baby PPD, Domestic Violence Counseling related to sleep issues Issues for the employed mother

Pharmacology & Toxicology: Topics to Review

Check the IBCLC Detailed Content Outline for a complete list of topics in this discipline. I have found that knowledge of the topics below is most important to passing the exam. IBCLC’s role and Counseling related to Drugs Pharmacokinetics Pharmacodynamics of specific drugs Drugs to know: Social and Illicit (caffeine, alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, and more.)