CERP Program Providers Requirements

This information is designed for use by institutions, organisations, groups and individuals providing professional education that is relevant to IBCLCs in the countries served by this office. An education program may be a course, a conference or seminar, a structured discussion group meeting, or an in-house training session. When CERPs are allocated to a program via a CERP Provider Application, anyone participating in the approved program, whether or not she or he is an IBCLC, may receive a certificate which shows the CERPs earned.

The CERPs Application Form is to be completed by conference/workshop/seminar organisers coordinators. This application form is valid for 12 months from the date of lodgment. This means that if you repeat the program (same speakers and the same topics on the program within the 12 months) you can just apply for a repeat fee rather than re-lodging another application form. The application form includes the prices for lodging a CERPs Application Form.

The Group CERP Application Form is designed for groups that meet on a regular basis within a calendar year such as breastfeeding interest groups, Link Groups or meetings that have a designated breastfeeding and lactation education component as part of the regular agenda. This application is valid from January to December each year. A maximum of 16 CERPs will be awarded for the 12 month period.

How to apply for CERPs?
You can download the CERP Provider information package which will explain all the details that you need to know to be a CERP provider. The CERP Provider application can also be downloaded, this application provides you with the cost of applying for CERPs as well as all the details you need to provide to IBLCE. Complete the CERP application and forward it to the Asia Pacific office;

Email to: rd@iblce.edu.au
Fax to: (International) +61 7 5529 8922 (Within Australia) 07 5529 8922
Post to: PO Box 1533 OXENFORD 4210 AUSTRALIA.

If you live in New Zealand please make sure you download the New Zealand application form and forward the completed application with payment to Rachel Walker your IBLCE Country Coordinator. Rachel's details are on the application form.

How much does it cost?
The price is graded up depending on the number of hours of CERPs applied for. The price list is on the front page of the application. You can pay by credit card or direct deposit. Please ensure your payment is indicated on your application. If you have any questions, please contact the IBLCE office in Australia.

How long does it take?
During the busy times of the year it may take a little longer to process CERP applications so please allow up to 3 weeks for return of information.

To download the Information Package

To download the CERPs Provider Application

To download the CERPs Provider Application for New Zealand

To download the GROUP CERP Application

What is an Independent Study Modules?
Independent Study Modules are learning packages which the participant can study at home and then submit a post-test for independent evaluation. The module may be written material, audiotape, videotape, or electronic media, and must be based on current referenced material. For example: audio or videotapes from conferences, with accompanying study guide and bibliography or copied references publication written specifically for continuing education purposes, publication for which study guide and questions were written later, an interactive learning experience such as a CD-ROM program.
Independent Study Modules eligible for approval for CERP credit have the following characteristics:

• » The primary focus of the module is lactation-specific (i.e. eligible for L CERPs) 
• » The module includes written criteria and learning objectives.
• » The module includes clear instructions about all steps in the process of completing the ISM and getting the CERP credit.
• » The bibliography reflects current professional resources, with primary references preferred.
• » There is a post-test and it is objective, with a pass-fail standard, e.g. multiple choice and true-false questions. A blank answer sheet is attached to the module.
• » An evaluation tool is included, so that the user has a means of providing feedback about the module. 

To be accredited for CERPs, the ISM must be reviewed by 2 or more content experts prior to pre-test by a minimum of 5 IBCLCs to establish time allocation and test validity. (Exception: where the module is approved for University credit points, these can be used to establish the anticipated time a student would take). ISMs are accredited with one CERP per one hour of time spent completing the module, as determined during pre-testing. CERP accreditation of the ISM is for three years. ISM providers issue CERP certificates and notify IBLCE of CERPs awarded.

Click here for PDF Guide to Lactation Courses This guide is updated throughout the year.