Be the support families need and remember.

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Attend a CAPPA Childbirth Educator training class.
• Read selected books from the CAPPA Childbirth Educator Required Reading List.
• Read the CAPPA Childbirth Educator Training Manual (received at training).
• Complete all requirements below within 2 years of the training class.
• Become a Member of CAPPA.
• Enroll in the Childbirth Educator Traditional Course in CAPPA Academy and complete the items below.
  • Pass the Scope of Practice Pretest. A 100% passing grade is required.
    Read and watch the video clips from the Understanding Birth Booklet.
  • Read and watch the video clips from the Understanding Breastfeeding Booklet.
  • Read and watch the video clips from the Postpartum Health & Baby Care Booklet (formerly Mother & New Baby Care).
  • Student teach or submit a video of (1) 30-minute lesson OR (2) 15-minute lessons. Hand in a detailed outline and curriculum for the presentations taught.
  • Observe two labors/births totaling at least 10 hours. Details/forms are provided within CAPPA Academy.
  • Create a Resource List with information on local support for parents. A guide for creating this list is found in CAPPA Academy.
  • Sign and agree to the following:
    • Code of Conduct
    • Social Media Policy
    • Grievance Policy
    • CAPPA Mission
    • CAPPA Approach
    • CAPPA Vision
    • Scope of Practice
  • Pass the multiple-choice exam. A passing grade is 85% or higher. If a student does fail an exam, resubmission fees may apply.
  • Pass the essay exam. The essay exam is graded on a pass-fail basis. If a student does fail an exam, resubmission fees may apply.

** Additional fees may apply, such as extensions, resubmissions, or rush result fees.
*All fees listed in USD.

Is your hospital in need of Certified Childbirth Educators? CAPPA faculty can come to your hospital and train your staff or community members to become CAPPA Certified Childbirth Educators.

For more information, email info@cappa.net or call 770-965-9777.

CCCEs fill an important role in educating and supporting families and the community by providing comprehensive, evidence-based information. As respected professionals, CCCEs work in public-health clinics, hospitals, care-provider offices, and private settings throughout the world.

CCCEs work with families preparing for pregnancy and during pregnancy, offering non-biased support, encouragement, and evidence-based information as needed. A childbirth educator’s primary goal is to equip families with the skills to evaluate all their options. Educators work in a variety of settings, offering their services as public health educators, hospital/community educators, and in private practices.

While CCCEs are not clinicians, they are experts in the development and delivery of educational resources for families and members of the health care team. When situations arise that require clinical attention, educators will direct families to seek support from their healthcare provider.

CCCEs are non-clinical professionals. As such, they do not offer medical advice, diagnose medical conditions, or perform clinical procedures/treatments of any kind. They do not prescribe/administer any medication including herbal or over-the-counter medication. CCCEs also do not advise families to act against medical advice.

CCCEs work within CAPPA’s standards of practice to uphold the following (available to read as individual documents): code of conduct, grievance policy, mission statement, vision statement, organization philosophy, and social media policy. CCCEs use current, evidence-based information in their practice. They maintain their knowledge and skills through continuing education and work within the legal framework of their individual community and region.