Steps to Becoming Certified.
Potential educators must:
(This is a general overview of the elements required for
certification. You will find specific instructions as well as forms needed in
CAPPA Academy. )
First steps in the certification process:
-Complete the Pre-Training Assignment and return to your faculty member per her instructions.
-Register for and attend a CAPPA Childbirth Educator training (proof required).
Next steps in the certification process:
These steps can begin prior to the training or they can be
completed after attending a CAPPA Childbirth Educator training.
-Become a member of CAPPA
-Enter the program by enrolling in CAPPA Academy. Be sure you enroll in the
CAPPA Academy: CCCE Traditional Program.
*Please register for an in-person training and wait for confirmation the training will be held prior to enrolling in CAPPA Academy.
-Read 7 books from the CAPPA Childbirth Educator required reading list
After attending your in-person Childbirth Educator
Training:
-Read the CAPPA Childbirth Educator Training Manual (provided at training).
-Complete and submit a Local Resources List.
-Observe an approved childbirth education series instructed by a certified educator with CAPPA, Lamaze, or ICEA.
-Order, read, and complete all the online content from Understanding Breastfeeding, Understanding Labor, and Mother and Baby Care books.
-Observe two births totaling at least 10 hours: only one birth may be by cesarean.
-Pass the multiple choice exam in CAPPA Academy with an 85% or better.
-Pass the long answer exam in CAPPA Academy. This is a pass/fail test.
-Teach a minimum of 1 hour, observed by an approved educator. (CAPPA, LAMAZE, or ICEA)
-Sign and agree to all CAPPA Policies provided in CAPPA Academy which include the CAPPA Code of Conduct, Scope of Practice, Vision, Mission, Philosophy, and Grievance Policies.
-Save all the above paperwork and submit only once.
Final Steps to Traditional Certification:
-Place all completed certification paperwork in one large envelope and mail to
CAPPA.
-Make sure your CAPPA Membership is current. All CAPPA certified professionals are required to maintain continuous membership. A lapse in your CAPPA membership will result reinstatement fees in addition to overdue membership fees.
-CAPPA certification candidates must be at least 18 years of age.
*The above information is for the traditional route. There is a dual certification and accelerated route to certification. The accelerated route must be pre-approved. See details here.
(This is a general overview of the elements required for
certification. You will find specific instructions as well as forms needed in
CAPPA Academy. )
First steps in the certification process:
-Complete the Pre-Training Assignment and return to your faculty member per her instructions.
-Register for and attend a CAPPA Childbirth Educator training (proof required).
Next steps in the certification process:
These steps can begin prior to the training or they can be
completed after attending a CAPPA Childbirth Educator training.
-Become a member of CAPPA
-Enter the program by enrolling in CAPPA Academy. Be sure you enroll in the
CAPPA Academy: CCCE Traditional Program.
*Please register for an in-person training and wait for confirmation the training will be held prior to enrolling in CAPPA Academy.
-Read 7 books from the CAPPA Childbirth Educator required reading list
After attending your in-person Childbirth Educator
Training:
-Read the CAPPA Childbirth Educator Training Manual (provided at training).
-Complete and submit a Local Resources List.
-Observe an approved childbirth education series instructed by a certified educator with CAPPA, Lamaze, or ICEA.
-Order, read, and complete all the online content from Understanding Breastfeeding, Understanding Labor, and Mother and Baby Care books.
-Observe two births totaling at least 10 hours: only one birth may be by cesarean.
-Pass the multiple choice exam in CAPPA Academy with an 85% or better.
-Pass the long answer exam in CAPPA Academy. This is a pass/fail test.
-Teach a minimum of 1 hour, observed by an approved educator. (CAPPA, LAMAZE, or ICEA)
-Sign and agree to all CAPPA Policies provided in CAPPA Academy which include the CAPPA Code of Conduct, Scope of Practice, Vision, Mission, Philosophy, and Grievance Policies.
-Save all the above paperwork and submit only once.
Final Steps to Traditional Certification:
-Place all completed certification paperwork in one large envelope and mail to
CAPPA.
-Make sure your CAPPA Membership is current. All CAPPA certified professionals are required to maintain continuous membership. A lapse in your CAPPA membership will result reinstatement fees in addition to overdue membership fees.
-CAPPA certification candidates must be at least 18 years of age.
*The above information is for the traditional route. There is a dual certification and accelerated route to certification. The accelerated route must be pre-approved. See details here.
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