Cascade takes your education seriously.  
Therefore, your course of instruction will be modeled
after an academic format.  You will receive weekly
instruction, be assigned homework, quizzes, a midterm,
and a final.  Your work will be assessed and you
will be given a letter grade.  Certification will be granted to those who maintain
at least a C letter grade (70% or higher) in all course work.

Although this is a different format from the standard mode of training for childbirth
paraprofessionals, Cascade is committed to making sure you thoroughly own the
knowledge and skills needed for a successful ministry.  Classic programs offer information
packed into a 2-3 day training with additional requirements to be completed on your own.   
With the Cascade correspondence training, you will have instructor support as well as
peer support as you walk through the course.  You can be confident that you will have a
good foundation to embark on this highly rewarding and purposeful career and ministry.


The Correspondence Course-

General Ed Requirement
Each program will require the completion of the
general education modules that pertain to perinatal
basics.  Both doulas and childbirth educators will
need to know this information for a solid knowledge
base.

General Education Courses

CLASS ONE  (You may preview class one)
  • Module 1 – Your Role in The Body of Christ
  • Module 2 – Interpersonal Communication
  • Module 3 – Medical Terminology

CLASS TWO
  • Module 1 - Anatomy
  • Module 2 - Physiology
  • Module 3 - Pregnancy Basics

CLASS THREE
  • Module 1 - Labor Begins
  • Module 2 - First Stage Labor
  • Module 3 - Second/Third Stage Labor

CLASS FOUR
  • Module 1 - Mechanics of Birth
  • Module 2 - Interventions
  • Module 3 - Hospital Policy

CLASS FIVE
  • Module 1 - Breastfeeding Basics
  • Module 2 - Newborn Care
  • Module 3 - Postpartum


Specialty-Specific Courses

Doula -

CLASS SIX
  • Module 1 - History & Benefits of The Doula
  • Module 2 - Business Aspects
  • Module 3 - Essential Tools

CLASS SEVEN
  • Module 1 - Prenatal Contact
  • Module 2 - Comfort Techniques
  • Module 3 - Difficult Labor

CLASS EIGHT
  • Module 1 - Cesarean and VBAC
  • Module 2 - Communication for Doulas
  • Module 3 - Standard of Practice/Code of Ethics/Statement of Faith



Childbirth Educator

CLASS SIX
  • Module 1 - Getting Started
  • Module 2 - Essential Materials
  • Module 3 - Organization

CLASS SEVEN
  • Module 1 - Adult Learning Styles
  • Module 2 - Creating Your Curriculum
  • Module 3 - Business practices

CLASS EIGHT
  • Module 1 - Interactive Activities
  • Module 2 - Preparing for the Unexpected
  • Module 3 - Professionalism



Cascade's Goals

At this moment, training and certification is limited to Doulas and Childbirth Educators.
Please pray that we can grow to include the following training and certification programs:

  • Christian Lactation Counselor
  • Prenatal Communication Instructor
  • Monitrice Certification
  • Teens/Special Needs Counselor
  • Baby Signs
  • Family Planning Counselor
  • Postpartum Doula
  • Antenatal Doula
  • Nutrition & Prenatal Exercise Instructor
  • Christian Parenting Counselor

Supplemental Classes are being developed to enhance your knowledge base.  These
include,
but are not limited to, the following:

  • Public Speaking
  • Advanced Doula Skills
  • Home Birth Component
  • Hospital Based Doula Programs
  • Third Party Reimbursement
  • Communication Skills
  • Natural Babies
  • Mentorship
  • Abuse Survivors
  • Personal Growth, Overcoming Past Hurts, & Victory In Christ
  • International Ministries
  • In-Depth Bible Study


Become a Member

Father, You are such an amazing God.  We come to you and ask that you might bless the
women who chose to stand in the gap for You.  Increase the servants in this field so that we
might strengthen families and glorify Your name.  We ask for a special blessing on this
organization and those serving in it, In Jesus' name, Amen!
Cascade Christian Childbirth Association
Correspondence