Boston Association
for Childbirth Education
& Nursing Mothers' Council
BACE+ ACCELERATED Childbirth Educator Training Workshop
Application
A complete application must be received in time for either deadline:
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Early registration ($100 discount off regular registration!) = $1600, due no later than midnight on the date 30 days prior to the start of sessions
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Regular registration = $1700​​
Your application will be reviewed by our faculty, and a phone interview scheduled soon after
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Registration limited to 8 participants, on a first-come/first-accepted basis!
Early: TBD
Regular: TBD
Prerequisites
These requirements must be completed before we start our workshop on December 1:
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Completed and accepted application
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Prepare professional bio
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Review BACE-NMC website
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At least 50% completion of Evidence Based Birth Higher Ed modules, link provided upon application acceptance
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Material review:
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Pregnancy, Childbirth & the Newborn, hard copy
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Other required reading
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Website resource familiarity
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Handout review
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TBD
During the classes
Our 24 hour workshop is conducted over 3 sessions. Each day will feature assignments and activities to be completed during and sometimes before the subsequent session:
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Attendance at and full participation in all three sessions
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Facilitation of two teachback presentations
TBD
To certify
These requirements must be completed to achieve certification as a BACE-Certified Childbirth Educator (BCCE):
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Tuition paid in full
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Completion of all assigned Evidence Based Birth Higher Ed modules
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Approved outline and curriculum
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Observation of a BACE educator-led childbirth class
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Interviews with a midwife and a new mother
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10 CEUs, can be completed with your access to the Evidence Based Birth Higher Ed program's Advanced Courses. See your mentor for details
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Completion of Certification Series, observed by your BACE Faculty Mentor
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There is a $250 fee for observation of your Certifcation Series, due upon scheduling
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Certification Series must be 12 hours, and include a minimum of 3 expectant mothers
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