Prepared Childbirth Educator’s certification examinations are created with the guidance of test development specialists and content expert panels representing their specialty area. PCE also conducts periodic role delineation studies to analyze the professional skills and abilities required within each specific certification. All PCE certifications are on the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) inclusion list of accepted national certifications regarding Magnet status.
The mission of the Breastfeeding Counselor Certification (CBC) is to recognize the specialty role of the nurse as a counselor and educator in lactation management.
The goal of the CBC certification is to:
- recognize the specialized knowledge, skills and abilities of the nurse dealing with lactating women
- strengthen the core competencies of the nurse dealing with lactation management
- contribute to nurse educators professional development
Eligibility Requirements
- Licensure: a currently active nurse license in the United States or its territories
- Experience: at least 1 year of working with lactating women or have taken a course on lactation management
Certification Examination Fees
If you have taken PCE’s prep course within the past 3 years:
- On-site examination fee: $125.00
- Off-site examination fee— taken in your area with your own proctor: $150.00 (Email PCEexam@childbirtheducation.org for current guidelines and exam schedule.)
Examination ONLY* (if taking the exam without the prep course): $450.00
*Must meet experience requirements prior to taking the examination:
Please submit Eligibility Verification form.
PCE General Testing and Recertification Handbook
Click here to download.
Breastfeeding Counselor Certification Exam Outline and Study Resource List
Click here to download.
Registration
-Click on a date in the right column to register online for the Exam Only without the prep course discount.
-If you have completed the prep course within the past 3 years and are eligible for the discounted exam rates, please email PCEexam@childbirtheducation.org for an exam registration form listing the discounted exam rates.
Then, email completed registration form and payment to PCEexam@childbirtheducation.org.
Completed registration forms and payment must be submitted together in order to be processed.
