The LCCE credential demonstrates to consumers and colleagues special knowledge and excellence in the field of childbirth education. To promote continued competence through life-long learning, recertification is required. Periodic recertification within a specified time period is consistent with the highest standards of certification.
LCCE certification is awarded for a period of three years.
In order to maintain certification status, LCCEs must recertify every three years. Certification may be maintained in two ways. Continuing Education LCCEs may submit documentation of 30 contact hours of approved continuing education applicable to childbirth education within the past three years. See the section on Acceptable Continuing Education Credit for more information. Up to 10 of the 30 hours may be in the form of alternate credit for LCCE recertification.