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ELC01: The Ethical IBCLC: Principles and Responsibilities
Master ethical breastfeeding care: beneficence, autonomy, justice, integrity & safe, evidence-based clinical practice for professional
Build ethical decision-making skills for IBCLCs using practical frameworks to navigate dilemmas, apply standards in clinical care, ensure public safety, and uphold professional integrity and trust in breastfeeding support.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Develop a clear understanding of ethical and legal principles to support safe, accountable, and professional practice in breastfeeding care.
- Examine and apply ethical decision-making frameworks to support consistent, evidence-based practice in lactation care.
- Apply ethical reasoning skills to guide safe, respectful, and evidence-based decision-making in clinical lactation practice.
IBLCE® Detailed Content Outline
Every module maps directly to the IBLCE® Detailed Content Outline, building your knowledge progressively from foundational science through to clinical application.
This course covers the following IBLCE® DCO items. The applicable Lactation (L), Ethics (E) and Related (R) hours are shown against each heading.
A. Equipment and Technology
B. Education and Communication
C. Ethical and Legal Issues
D. Research
E. Public Health and Advocacy
A. Equipment and Technology
1. Feeding devices (e.g., tubes at breast, cups, syringes, teats, paladai)
2. Handling and storage of human milk
3. Nipple devices (e.g., shields, everters)
4. Dummies (pacifiers)
5. Pumps
6. Scales (e.g., accuracy, precision, operation)
7. Communication technology (e.g., virtual visits, translation or interpretation services, websites)
B. Education and Communication
1. Active listening
2. Anticipatory guidance
3. Care plan development and sharing
4. Educating mothers and families
5. Educating professionals, peers, and students
6. Emotional support
7. Empowerment
8. Group support
C. Ethical and Legal Issues
1. Breastfeeding in public
2. Clinical competencies
3. Code of Professional Conduct (CPC)
4. Principles of confidentiality
5. WHO code - advocacy and policy
D. Research
1. Apply evidence-based practice
2. Interpret research results
3. Use research to help develop policies and protocols
4. Design research (including gaining ethical permission)
5. Participate in surveys and data collection
E. Public Health and Advocacy
1. Advocate for Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI)
2. Advocate for compliance with World Health Organization International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes (WHO Code)
3. Advocate for mother / infant in healthcare system
4. Develop breastfeeding-related policies
5. Advocate to government / health ministries
6. Breastfeeding in emergency situations (e.g., natural disasters, personal emergencies)
Course Content
Welcome
Detailed Content Outline
Recommended Readings
Additional Resources
Module Learning Outcomes - Understanding Ethics
Introduction
Ethics Explained
Ethical Approaches
#1 Quiz Ethics
Human Rights & IBCLCs
Legal Rights 101
#2 Quiz - Human Rights and Legal Issues
Self Directed Learning Activity - Ethics and the IBCLC & Conventions
#3 Quiz - Ethics and the IBCLC & Conventions
Module Learning Outcomes - How to Avoid Bad Habits
Introduction
Making Sense of Ethical Reasoning
Decision-making Frameworks that Work
Practice by the Rules
#4 Quiz Ethical Frameworks
Self Directed Learning Activity - Professional Standards, Standards of Practice
#5 Quiz - Professional Standards, Standards of Practice
Module Learning Outcomes - Principles and Responsibilities
Introduction
Barriers to Ethical Behaviour
Potential Dilemmas - Prevention is the Key
The Disciplinary Process
#6 Quiz Ethical Behaviour
Self Directed Learning Activity - Dilemmas, Commercial Interest, The Code
#7 Quiz - Dilemmas, Commercial Interest, The Code
#8 Holistic Quiz