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FAQs
Q: Who can join CLCA/ACCL?
Any IBCLC in Canada, or any Lactation/Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding practitioner who is intending to become an IBCLC.
Q: How much does it cost to join?
A one-year standard membership is $160.
Groups of eight or more receive a 15% discount ($136/member). Contact office@clca-accl.ca if you have a group of eight or more.
Q: How do I become an IBCLC?
Visit our 'How to become an IBCLC' page.
Q: I'm interested in starting a private practice, do you have any advice?
Visit our 'How to become an IBCLC' page and scroll down.
BECOME A MEMBER OF THE CANADIAN LACTATION CONSULTANT ASSOCIATION TODAY!
If you are an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) or are a breastfeeding/chestfeeding/lactation practitioner working towards your IBCLC designation, we are here for you! Student memberships are now available if you are in the process of becoming an IBCLC.
*Please note: CLCA and ILCA memberships used to be combined but are now purchased separately!
Both organizations have separate membership benefits, and the CLCA is exclusively for Canadian members!
Please support your Canadian organization!
CLCA Member benefits include:
- Free listing of your business / profile on the CLCA website public directory 'Find a Lactation Consultant' --> exclusive to IBCLCs
- Three free CERPs webinars per year paid for by the CLCA (and more coming!)
- Discounted professional liability insurance provided by BMS Canada Risk Services Ltd. More information including insurance brochures and the application form can be found in the members portal.
- Opportunity for networking and learning from your fellow IBCLCs across Canada!
- Reduced CLCA conference fees during conference years.
CLCA Standard 1-Year membership is CAD $160
CLCA Standard 2-Year membership is CAD $280 (a 25% discount off year two)
CLCA Student 1-Year membership is CAD $65
All membership levels are valid for the calendar year (January-December).
Memberships received in November and December will be valid for the remainder of the current year plus the upcoming year.
GROUP MEMBERSHIP
If you have a group of eight or more members, the price for a 1-Year Group membership is CAD $136/member (15% discount).
The price for a 2-Year Group membership is CAD $238/member.
Please note: You do not have to all belong to one specific organization. Any group of eight or more can qualify!
To initiate your group submission, please fill-out the following Group Membership Form and submit it to office@clca-accl.ca
Click here to access the CLCA Group Membership Form.
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