Certification: Advanced Nurse Lactation Consultant (ANLC)

The Advanced Nurse Lactation Consultant Certification is designed with the experienced Lactation Care Provider in mind. This certification is for the counselor or consultant that has been practicing for some time and can help 90-95% of the moms they see.
More information about this certification

More than two years of education or training after high school required?
Yes
More than two years of work experience required?
Yes
Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes
Renewal Required?
Every 3 Year(s)
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
Yes
Renew through Re-Examination?
No
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
No
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
No

Advanced

The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher and has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years, or requires obtaining a ‘core’ level certification from the same organization.

  • This certification is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).