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Certification assessments for lactation consultants and counselors.

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Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) ExaminationCLC Exam · ALPP

Not publicly disclosed — The current first-party exam pages and candidate materials cited for this record were reviewed; they do not publish this field.3 hours total for the full examination — approximately 2 hours for the didactic (multiple-choice) section plus approximately 30 minutes for the practical section (online CLC delivery allows 2 hours for the multiple-choice exam)

International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) Certification ExaminationIBCLC · IBLCE

175 multiple-choice questions4 hours

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