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RRR07: VII. Clinical Skills
IBLCE Domain VII. Clinical Skills: essential bridge between lactation knowledge and safe, effective care for families
IBLCE Domain VII. Clinical Skills explored and focuses on practical lactation care, communication, ethical practice, and evidence-based decision-making, aligned with the International Code and Baby Friendly Health Initiative to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate breastfeeding support.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Enable IBCLCs to conduct comprehensive, family‑centred lactation assessments and communicate findings clearly and respectfully with parents and the healthcare team, in line with VII: Education and Communication.
- Build confidence in selecting and using appropriate breastfeeding equipment and technologies, and in planning, implementing, and evaluating care that reflects current research and best practice under VII: Equipment and Technology and Research.
- Ensure IBCLCs apply ethical principles, legal requirements, and professional standards (including informed consent, confidentiality, and relevant codes) consistently in clinical encounters as described in VII: Ethical and Legal Issues.
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
Handbook
Additional Resources
Module Learning Outcomes
Introduction
It Pays to Market
The International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes
#1 Quiz International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes
Self Directed Learning Activity - Health Care Systems & Health Workers
#2 Quiz Health Care Systems & Health Workers
Introduction
BFHI
#3 Quiz 10 Steps to Successful Breastfeeding
Self Directed Learning Activity - Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative
#4 Quiz What Works to Protect, Promote and Support Breastfeeding on a Large Scale: A Review of Reviews
#5 Holistic Quiz