It is a closed book, proctored examination. There is no penalty for incorrect answers. Candidates in the childbirth educator traditional program and the perinatal fitness educator program have one year to take the certification examination after they have submitted their application, which includes documentation of having completed the prerequisites. Candidates in the childbirth educator experienced program and the postnatal educator program must take the certification examination within one year of entering the program. Completed examination applications must be received by the Central Office a minimum of sixty days prior to the requested examination date.
Candidates schedule the examination and arrange for a proctor in their own area.
Candidates must be registered to attend the convention to receive this discounted rate. In the event of a fail grade, the candidate may retake the examination as many times as necessary within one year from the time of the first fail date, providing examination repeat guidelines are followed. There is no examination for ICEA doula certification. The cost of some items will vary depending on individual circumstances. All program fees are nonrefundable.