The Correspondence Course
    Click here to see the details of the course (includes a preview of class one)

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Become a Member

Certification Facts:

  • Level Two membership covers all fees, no other fees required.  Once you enroll,
    you will not have to pay anything else until it is time to renew your membership.
  • If you have already joined as a member and upgrade to a higher level, you will
    only have to pay the difference of what you have already paid.
  • All programs require study and testing
  • Level 2 requires correspondence study on a weekly basis
  • Must complete the requirements for certification
  • Must pass the quizzes and final exam with an 80% or above
  • Must maintain active membership with Cascade
  • Certification good for three years from the date you are officially certified
  • Must complete requirements for recertification


After applying, participants will have one year to complete the
program.

    Part One:          
       * Become a member of Cascade  
    * Enroll in the Certification Program.
    Application

    Part Two (Correspondence Course)
    * Read the Training Modules & complete quizzes with 80%+ grade
    * Complete three short Christian Childbirth book reviews

    Part Three (Practical Assessment)
    * Submit 3 evaluations for three separate births of which you were
    the primary Doula.  Include one from the parents, one from the
    attendant (nurse or student midwife), and one from the provider for
    each birth.  (Must be within the last 2 years)
    FORMS

    Part Four (Finalization)
    * Sign Cascade’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Service.
    * Submit all documents in one packet with the Certification
       (Please allow up to 6 weeks for processing)

    Cascade will review the Certification Program Packet and send a
    certificate designating you as a Christian Certified Labor Doula
    (CCLD) or Christian Certified Birth Educator (CCBE).  

    Certification Extension

    We understand that life happens and you may not always be able to complete
    the  requirements for certification. In this situation, we will review your
    application for an extension on a case-by-case basis.  Members may extend for
    no more than 18 months after their enrollment.

    Recertification Requirements

    The Cascade Christian Childbirth Certification is valid for three years.  To
    continue your certification after the three years, you will need to submit a
    Recertification Packet which you may apply for in your third year of
    certification.  Requirements include:  

    1. A 500 word personal statement discussing what God has taught you about
    Christian childbirth since becoming certified.
    2. A 400 word review of a book on Christian Childbirth, other than the ones you
    read for previous certifications.
    3. Two letters of recommendation from families you have worked with while
    certified.
    4. Proof of activity during the three years you were certified
    5. Recertification processing fee of $50.
    The Certification Program
Cascade Christian Childbirth Association
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