How can lactation consultant interns in the United States obtain professional liability insurance to cover the clinical work during their internship?
USLCA, in partnership with the insurance carrier CM&F Group, makes affordable professional liability coverage available to USLCA members. The program is limited to Board Certified lactation consultants (IBCLCs) or those training specifically to become IBCLCs. To qualify, the intern must be enrolled in and under the supervision of an accredited or licensed training program. IBLCE’s Pathway 3 is recognized by USLCA and IBLCE as an approved program that culminates in certification through IBLCE as an IBCLC. Therefore, those enrolled in Pathway 3 would be covered as a Student Lactation Consultant Intern and qualify for this collaborative liability program offered through USLCA and CM&F. Contact USLCA for information about the program.
