The BACE+ Accelerated CBE Training Workshop offers:

• Intensive instruction and discussion with experienced faculty members to support you in the curriculum design and development, rooted in evidence and depth of knowledge of maternity care systems

• Practice and skill-building activities to increase teaching efficacy and impact for families you serve as an existent birth professional

• A READY TO TEACH customizable curriculum and access to the library of images through The Educated Birth

Three 8-hour sessions are made up of content review, curriculum development tips, and teaching technique​s

• Provision of resources and materials, with knowledge assessment of content for solid understanding

• "Teachbacks:" practice facilitation sessions conducted twice during the course

• Opportunities to gain insight from mentors, faculty, and co-participants

• Eligibility to apply for the scholarship rate to Evidence Based Birth's Professional Membership with option to extend access, and up to 20 CEUs for completing all modules

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Class size will be limited to 8 people. Participants must meet the following criteria:

• Current or prior experience as certified childbirth educator

• RN with MCH background/experience

• Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) or Certified Professional Midwife (CPM)

• Certified birth doula, with minimum 50 births attended and current CEUs

Will consider other experience on an individual basis​

Review each of the following before applying:

• Course Syllabus and requirements for course completion

• Requirements for certification

• Email us with any questions!

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Once your application has been received, you will be contacted for an interview with one of our approving faculty. Scroll down for the link to apply

These requirements must be completed to achieve certification as a BACE-Certified Childbirth Educator (BCCE):

• Tuition paid in full

• Completion of all Google Classroom assignments

• Approved outline and curriculum

• Interviews with a midwife and a new parent

• Completion of Certification Series, observed by your BACE Faculty Mentor

  • There is a $250 fee for observation of your Certification Series, due upon scheduling

  • Certification Series must be 12 hours, and include a minimum of 3 pregnant people

The cost of BACE Childbirth Educator Training Workshop and certification are as follows:​

• Course                     $1700

• CBE observation         included in course cost

• Certification series      $250, due upon scheduling this series (observed by mentor)

• Materials                  Pregnancy, Childbirth & the Newborn (required text) = $12.95

  Professional Membership with Evidence Based Birth = current monthly rate​

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Limited number of partial scholarships available for those planning to teach in underserved communities with wide health disparities.

Contact us for more information, and to apply for a scholarship.