Mentorship
IBCLC Pathway 3 Mentorship
At LCB, we believe that the path to becoming an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) should be defined by your passion and skill, not by your financial or geographic limitations.
Patients cite cost as the main prohibitive factor in initiating consults and returning to their lactation consultant for follow up services. When you bill through insurance, you can dramatically improve patient experience and your revenue while lessening administrative burden. LCB compensation is based on a percentage of payments collected for you, not on an hourly rate or monthly fee, so you will always come out ahead and be profitable.
Applicants will be considered on a case by case basis. To be admitted into the program, you must:
Have 90 hrs of lactation-specific education completed
Have most or all of the 14 health science requirements completed:
8 required college level courses
6 remaining health science courses which do not need to be completed with a college or university (basic life support must be completed)
Be ready to begin your clinical hours
We guide you through five distinct phases of professional growth:
Phase 1: Clinical Observation: Learn by watching lactation specialists in action.
Phase 2: Transition to Clinical Practice: Lead consultations with direct oversight. Start creating your private practice business plan.
Phase 3: Supervised Independent Practice: Take consultations independently with mentor guidance available as needed while you earn your 500 clinical hours; LCB will begin applying you to obtain in-network insurance contracts.
Phase 4: The Waiting Period: Apply for the IBLCE board exam, and wait for the exam date and results (about five months); LCB will start phasing you into their provider billing model.
Phase 5: IBCLC Certification: Celebrate your new credentials and launch your career.
Why Mentee with LCB?
Beyond clinical hours, we provide the toolkit for success:
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Weekly Group Calls: We’ll discuss topics like case studies, clinical study, business operations, and more.
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Support Network: Group messaging platform with other mentees and our IBCLC network.
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Supply List: Comprehensive list of the products you’ll need to get started and be successful.
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Instant Client Base: Prenatal breastfeeding class teaching opportunities. Appointments marketed for you through our active lactation practices.
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Scheduling Support: We handle scheduling for you from day one until you complete your 500 hours.
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No-Fuss Billing: We manage insurance verification and billing on your behalf so you can begin seeing in-network clients right away.
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Tech Support: One-on-one assistance building your professional practice website.
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Attentive Progress Tracking: Monthly 1:1 calls with the Mentorship Director.
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Hybrid Model: Benefit from the in-person clinical experience, the flexibility of virtual appointments and classes, and a virtual network of peers and expert mentors.
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Earn While You Learn: We provide competitive pay for clinical hours rather than making you pay to earn your hours.
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Tiered Growth: Your compensation increases with each phase you complete. As you build skills and confidence, your growth deserves recognition!
What You’ll Do
Clinical Excellence
Assessments: Perform maternal breast/nipple and infant oral anatomy evaluations.
Feeding Support: Provide support with latching, positioning, low milk supply, slow weight gain, etc.
Weighted Feeds: Conduct accurate weighted feeds.
Tool Mastery: Educate families on pumps, nipple shields, SNS, etc.
Care Plans: Develop evidence-based, culturally sensitive care plans to fit each family’s needs.
Documentation
Charting: Maintain HIPAA-compliant records and clear SOAP notes.
Telehealth: Provide virtual follow-up care and community support group facilitation.
Practice Management: Manage claims with LCB for each appointment completed.