How the Childbirth Educator Training and Certification Program Works

The ALACE Childbirth Education Training Program is ideal for women with many responsibilities. You complete the program at home, so no travel is required.

Your tuition includes a comprehensive Training Manual. Each chapter in the manual serves as a class outline and includes learning activities to help you master the material, as well as handouts and exercises for use in your classroom.

The first seven chapters outline the curriculum that you’ll teach during your class series. Chapter 8 covers how to teach the content outlined in the previous sections.

In addition to the manual, you will be required to read a number of books. These resources will build upon the content in the manual.

Below is a simple outline of how our program works:
• Register for the program online or by phone 888-222-5223
• Receive ALACE Training Manual and birth DVDs by mail
• Read chapters 1-7, one at a time, and complete the learning activities
• Send completed work to the ALACE office where it will be reviewed by the Director of Childbirth Educator Training and returned to you with feedback
• Successfully complete an open-book exam at home
• You are now provisionally certified and can begin teaching
• Complete chapter 8 learning activities while teaching
• Complete required reading list
• Submit 6 evaluations form students you have taught
• Become fully certified

Most trainees complete chapters 1-7 and can begin teaching in 10-14 months, but there is no time limit or penalties for delays. However, a current membership with ALACE is required for certification.

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Overview of the Childbirth Educator Training Program
How You Work Through the Program
Program Curriculum
Certification Requirements
Frequently Asked Questions