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Independent Study Prenatal/Postnatal Fitness

Target Audience
Any RN:
-Interested in learning more about prenatal and postnatal considerations in exercise
-Preparing to become a Certified Prenatal/Postnatal Fitness Instructor (CPFI)

Course Requirements to receive CE credit:
-must complete required readings in the books provided, Pre- and Postnatal Fitness by Lenita Anthony and Exercising through Your Pregnancy by James F. Clapp, MD.
-must view the DVD provided
-must complete study modules

PCE supplies program manual, books, DVD, and study modules.

Course Content
This program covers relevant topics such as:
-The anatomy and physiology of pregnancy
-ACOG guidelines for pre/postnatal fitness
-Program components
-Stability ball
-Resistance training in pregnancy
-Pregnancy Yoga
-Pregnancy Pilates
-Aquatic exercises for pregnancy
-Nutrition in the perinatal period
-Postnatal considerations
-Designing a pre/postnatal fitness program

Continuing Education Credits
Successful candidates receive 16 contact hours. "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, textbooks, DVD and study modules.
PCE Member Price: $280.00.
Please note: there is an additional certification exam fee.

Certification exams can be arranged to be taken in your area: call 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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