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Independent Study Childbirth Educator

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

Course Requirements to receive CE credit:
-must complete required readings (requires 3 textbook purchases)
-must view the DVD provided, "Positioning for Labor and Birth"
-must complete study modules within 6 months of receiving them
- must observe one full series of childbirth classes (if you've never taught a formal childbirth education series)

PCE supplies the PCE program manual, DVD and study modules; participants must provide their own books. Textbooks can be purchased through PCE for $105.00 (shipping fees are waived if purchased with the the initial program). Upon the completion and return of study modules to PCE, candidates will receive 16 contact hrs. and nurses will be eligible to take the childbirth educator certification examination.

Course Content:
This program covers relevant topics such as:
-Historical background of childbirth education
-Pain management theories
-Coping techniques including various relaxation methods, breathing patterns, and comfort measures
-Prenatal exercises
-AWHONN’s second stage guidelines
-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 independent study prep course is $300.00 which includes program book, DVD and study
modules. Participants must provide their own textbooks or purchase through PCE for $105.00.
PCE Member Price: $280.00.
Please note: there is an additional certification exam fee.

Certification exams can be taken in your area with your own proctor. Call PCE at 888-344-9972 for details.
Click here for examination information.

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

Group Discounts
3 or more people registered for same course:
$290.00 per person (discount only applies when preregistered and prepaid together).

Only one discount can be applied.

Refunds
No refund issued after course material sent.

Registration
Click here to register online.
Click here to download a registration form to register by mail.
Mail completed registration form 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

 


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