Keeping your CBC, CCE, CD, CIME, CLSS and CPFI certification current

This paperwork applies to those with a June 30th, 2024 due date.

You can submit your renewal paperwork up to 6 months prior to your renewal deadline.

You cannot renew through the PCE website. You do not need to log into your member account to renew. Please print the recertification paperwork at the blue links below and follow the directions on that paperwork to renew.

Not sure if it’s your time to renew? Log into your member account following the member log in instructions on that page to view a copy of your current certification card.

Recertification – Certified Breastfeeding Counselor (CBC) -Click the blue link for CBC Recertification Form for June 2024
PCE certification is valid for 3 years. Applicant must obtain 18 contact hours of continuing education related to lactation management in order to receive recertification and maintain the designation of CBC.

Recertification – Certified Childbirth Educator (CCE)- Click the blue link for CCE Recertification Form for June 2024
PCE certification is valid for 3 years. Applicant must acquire 18 contact hours of continuing education related to obstetrics to receive recertification and maintain the designation of CCE.

Recertification – Certified Labor Doula (CD)- Click the following link for CD Recertification Form for June 2024PCE certification is valid for 3 years. Applicant must acquire 18 contact hours ofcontinuing education related to obstetrics to receive recertification and maintain the designation of CD.

Recertification – Certified Infant Massage Educator (CIME)- Click the blue link for CIME Recertification Form for June 2024
PCE certification is valid for 3 years. Applicant must acquire 18 contact hours of continuing education related to obstetrics to receive recertification and maintain the designation of CIME.

Recertification – Certified Prenatal/Postnatal Fitness Instructor (CPFI)- Click the blue link for CPFI Recertification Form for June 2024PCE certification is valid for 3 years. Applicant must obtain 18 contact hours of continuing education in obstetrics and/or fitness with at least 6 contact hours relating to fitness in order to receive recertification and maintain the designation of CPFI.

Recertification – Certified Labor Support Specialist (CLSS)- Click the blue link for CLSS Recertification Form for June 2024. PCE certification is valid for 3 years. Applicant must acquire 18 contact hours of continuing education related to obstetrics to receive recertification and maintain the designation of CLSS.

 

Click here to purchase optional continuing education packet.

If you are unable to meet the educational requirements necessary for recertification, the PCE educational packet is available for $75.00. Each packet consists of 6 articles and a cumulative answer sheet. By completing the process of returning the answer sheet along with the  renewal fee to PCE, you will fulfill your educational requirements for recertification, as well as receive a certificate for 8 continuing education hours. Printed packets are sent via US mail. For a link to purchase this optional Continuing Education Packet, please scroll to the bottom of this page.

Recertification fee at this time is $60 for every 3 year period. Your recertification fee is a separate fee than the $75.00 purchase for the Continuing Education Packet.