Certification: Childbirth Educator Certification (CCE)

PO Box 99 Fogelsville, PA 18051

The goal of the CCE certification is to:

- recognize the specialized knowledge, skills and abilities of the nurse - childbirth educator
- strengthen the core competencies of the nurse childbirth educator
- distinguish childbirth education as a specialty area within the nursing profession
contribute to nurse childbirth educator's professional development
More information about this certification

More than two years of education or training after high school required?
Yes
More than two years of work experience required?
Yes
Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes
Renewal Required?
Every 3 Year(s)
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
Yes
Renew through Re-Examination?
No
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
No
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
No

Advanced

The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher and has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years, or requires obtaining a ‘core’ level certification from the same organization.

  • This certification is related to military occupational specialties.