ALPP CLC Certified Lactation Counselor Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the ALPP CLC Certified Lactation Counselor Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the ALPP CLC Certified Lactation Counselor exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 19 exam terms across 15 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away, and Skip moves to a new term.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
Topics in the ALPP CLC Certified Lactation Counselor Vocabulary Game
Breast anatomy
Postpartum physiology
Child development
Feeding mechanics
Breastfeeding positions
Milk expression
Nipple and breast problems
Maternal mood
Special circumstances
Infant health
Complementary feeding
Infant nutrition
Breastfeeding programs
Public health strategies
Professional conduct
Sources for these terms (15)
- Getting a good latch · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Common breastfeeding challenges · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Recovering from birth · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Cleft Lip and Palate · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Pumping and storing breastmilk · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Postpartum depression · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Breastfeeding and special situations · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Breastfeeding a baby with a health problem · Source checked 2026-11-03
- When Can Babies Start Solid Foods? Readiness and Feeding Tips · Source checked 2026-11-03
- WIC: USDA's Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Online Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) Remotely Proctored CLC Examination Candidate Handbook and Application, October 7, 2026 · Source checked 2026-11-03
- HIV and Breastfeeding · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Use of Donor Human Milk · Source checked 2026-11-03
- WIC Eligibility Requirements · Source checked 2026-11-03
About the CLC Exam
The CLC certification identifies clinical lactation care providers who have demonstrated the skills, knowledge, and attitudes to support breastfeeding families. The didactic exam covers breastfeeding physiology, latch and positioning, common problems, maternal and infant nutrition, counseling techniques, and professional ethics aligned with the WHO/UNICEF framework.
Exam sponsor: Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice (ALPP). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Question count not published by the exam provider
Time Limit
2 hours (didactic) + 30 min (practical)
Passing Score
75%
Reported exam pass rate: Not publicly disclosed. ALPP does not release official pass rate data Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CLC vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the CLC vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 19 CLC terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the CLC terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice (ALPP) content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
How many questions are on the CLC exam?
ALPP does not publish the number of didactic questions. The CLC exam has a multiple-choice didactic section of about 2 hours and a separate practical (LAT) video-based section of about 30 minutes.
What score do I need to pass the CLC exam?
Candidates must score at least 75% on the didactic (multiple-choice) portion to pass. Both the didactic and practical portions must be passed for certification.