What is AARC?
The Accreditation and Approval Review Committee (AARC) on Education in Human Lactation and Breastfeeding is an organization established in July, 2008 to recognize lactation programs for educational quality. AARC continues the evaluation process begun by the International Lactation Education Accreditation Council (ILEAC). In addition, as a member of the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), AARC is establishing a process for the accreditation of academic programs sponsored by accredited post-secondary institutions. AARC is co-sponsored by the International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA) and the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE).
What is IBLCE?
The International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) is a non-profit professional certification agency that was established to develop and administer the certification examination for lactation consultants. The IBLCE examination is the premier, internationally recognized measure of competence in lactation consulting. Founded in March, 1985, IBLCE has administered annual examinations, in multiple languages and at numerous sites around the world. The IBLCE certification program for lactation consultants has been continuously accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) since 1988.
Visit the IBLCE website for more information: www.iblce.org
What is ILCA?
The International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA) is the member association for the professional lactation consultant. ILCA's mission is to advance the profession of lactation consulting worldwide through leadership, advocacy, professional development, and research. Founded in March, 1985, ILCA promotes the professional development, advancement, and recognition of lactation consultants worldwide for the benefit of breastfeeding women, infants and children. The association reaches out to inform the health care profession about the professional lactation consultant and to help influence policies and standards related to breastfeeding throughout the world.
Visit the ILCA website for more information: www.ilca.org
2012 AARC Board Members
| IBLCE representative Rebecca Mannel, BS, IBCLC, FILCA Oklahoma City, Oklahoma USA |
Higher education administrator Suzanne Hetzel Campbell, PhD, WHNP-BC, IBCLC Fairfield University School of Nursing Fairfield, Connecticut USA |
| ILCA representative Karen Wambach, BSN, MS, PhD, IBCLC Kansas City, Kansas USA |
Public Member Stephanie Welch, MS, CCC-SLP Universal City, Texas USA |
| IBCLC full time in higher education Maeve A. Howett, PhD, CPNP, IBCLC Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing; Emory University Decatur, Georgia, USA |
ILCA Executive Director Natalie Sroka Morrisville, North Carolina USA |
| IBCLC initially certified in past 3 years Caroline Kruger, LLM, IBCLC Rotterdam, The Netherlands |
ILCA Commissioner to CAAHEP Judi Lauwers, BA, IBCLC, FILCA Chalfont, Pennsylvania USA |
| IBCLC at least 70% direct patient care Cheryl Benn, RM, IBCLC (Chair) Palmerston North, New Zealand |
IBLCE Executive Director Sara B. Lake, J.D., CAE Falls Church, Virginia USA |
| Testing and evaluation Sondra Flemming El Centro College Dallas, Texas USA |
IBLCE Commissioner to CAAHEP VACANT |
Hospital administrator |
CAAHEP liaison William W. Goding, MEd, RRT Beverly, Massachusetts USA |