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Independent Study for Experienced Childbirth Educator

Target Audience
Any RN or LPN:
-interested in teaching childbirth education
-who wants to become a Certified Childbirth Educator (CCE)

Certification Requirements
Applicants must meet the following four requirements:
-Must be an LPN or RN with a minimum of 1 year verified teaching experience.
-Must complete required readings (requires textbook purchase) and study modules.
-Must complete final certification examination at home within 6 months of receiving Independent Study packet.
-Must pass final certification exam with grade of 80% or better.

In order to enroll in this program, candidates must verify their prepared childbirth teaching experience with a letter from their supervisor (or equivalent), whose phone number must be included. PCE supplies program book, video "Positions for Labor and Birth," and study modules; participants must provide their own textbook, "Childbirth Education: Practice, Research and Therory" 2nd edition (2000) by F. Nichols & S. Humenick. The final examination will be forwarded to the participant upon the completion and return of study modules to PCE.

Course Content:
This certification program covers relevant topics such as:
-History and methods of childbirth education
-Pain management theories
-Coping techniques including various relaxation methods, breathing patterns, and comfort measures
-Prenatal exercises
-Pushing techniques
-Role of the labor support person
-Teaching strategies
-Adult learning theory applied to childbirth education
-Curriculum development
-Childbirth education as a business

Continuing Education Credit
Successful candidates receive 16 ceu's. "Provider is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 13154 for 16 contact hours."

Tuition Cost

The complete certification course is $375.00.

Refunds
No refunds issued after course materials have been shipped.

Recertification

PCE certification is valid for 3 years. Applicant must obtain 18 contact hours of continuing education credit in maternal child health to receive recertification.

Registration
Click here to register online.
Click here to download a registration form to register by mail.
Mail completed registration form, $375.00 program fee, and teaching verification documentation to:
Prepared Childbirth Educators, Inc., 219 Central Avenue, Hatboro, PA 19040

To register by phone, Call: 888-344-9972

Fax registration form to: 215-442-9975

Multiple-Course Discount Available
A $50.00 discount will be given when one person signs up for two certification courses at the same time.

Group Discounts Available (discount only applies when preregistered and prepaid together)
  3—4 people registered for same course: $365.00 per person
  5+ people registered for same course: $355.00 per person

PCE Member Price: $350.00.

Only one discount can be applied.

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