The Dual Certification/Transfer Certification CBE Program
Description
The CAPPA Canada Dual Certification/Transfer Certification CBE Program was designed for those who already hold a certification as a Childbirth Educator with another organization. To enter the program, one must meet one of the following requirement:
- 1. Be a current certified childbirth educator (proof of certification is required). Qualified applicants are considered on an individual basis.
Dual Certification/Transfer Certification Program Requirements
1. Be a member of CAPPA Canada ($55.00 for a 1 year membership; rebates available for multi-year memberships). All CAPPA Canada certified professionals are required to maintain continuous membership. A lapse in your CAPPA Canada membership will result in a $50.00 reinstatement fee and all overdue membership fees must be paid. CAPPA Canada certified professionals who let their membership lapse more than 120 days must pay a $100.00 reinstatement fee plus all past due membership fees.
2. Choose and read 3 books from the CAPPA CBE required reading list (available here).
3. Enter the Childbirth Educator Dual Certification/Transfer Certification Program by purchasing the Childbirth Educator Dual Certification/Transfer Certification Program ($150.00), available at our store (a proof of purchase required when submitting your certification requirements). It includes the CAPPA Canada Childbirth Educator Manual and the CAPPA Canada Childbirth Educator Certification Packet.
4. Submit Childbirth Class evaluations from a minimum of five (5) parents and/or evaluations from supervisors.
5. Submit a curriculum development for a 12 hour CBE Series, include objectives, media used and hand-outs. More details will be given during the workshop.
6. Pass the test on childbirth education topics. This test will be sent to you when all other requirements are met. The test is an open book test. An 85% passing grade is required.
7. Sign and agree to the CAPPA Code of Conduct, Philosophy, Scope of Practice and Grievance Policy.
8. Submit the necessary fees for certification ($75.00).
In the event a candidate fails to pass certification requirements, the candidate has up to one (1) year to complete the failed portions of the certification requirements. There will be no further processing fees. The candidate who exceeds one (1) year to complete the aforementioned portions of certification may be asked to re-enter the certification program and may incur additional fees.
Note: CAPPA Canada encourages its birth professional in-training to submit their certification requirements electronically. If this is not a possibility, the paperwork must be submitted by mail and NO ORIGINALS should be sent, only photocopies.