Academy Policies

REFUNDS, TERMINATION, AND ACCOUNT DELETION POLICY
Enrolling in the Black Sisters Birth Academy® is non-refundable. All payments or fees made to Black Sisters Birth Academy® are non-refundable. Due to the nature of the program, refunds will not be issued under any circumstances. Should you choose to terminate the program for any reason, you will remain responsible for the entire balance of the program once you enroll. Termination, whether voluntary or involuntary, does not waive the student's obligation to fulfill any outstanding payment plan balances.

A request to cancel or withdraw from Black Sisters Birth Academy® will be granted upon formal email submission of the request to support@blacksistersbirth.com.

EXTERNAL CERTIFICATION POLICY
Students are required to maintain all external certifications in good standing for the entire duration of the program. If a student certification expires or is revoked, they must notify the academy immediately and provide proof of renewal or reinstatement. Failure to maintain external certifications required for participation in this program will result in the immediate termination of clinical eligibility and program enrollment.

EXEMPTION POLICY (PHLEBOTOMY, VENIPUNCTURE, AND IV TECHNIQUES COURSE)
Exemptions are available for qualified healthcare professionals who hold an unencumbered clinical license or state-recognized certification. To be exempt from the Phlebotomy, Venipuncture, and IV Technique course requirement, a student must submit verifiable credentials matching one of the following criteria:

Active Licensure: Hold a valid, unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN), or Physician Assistant (PA).

Active Certification: Hold a valid, unencumbered certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Patient Care Technician (PCT), Patient Care Assistant (PCA), or Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT).

What does an unencumbered license or certification mean?: Your license or certification must be active, valid, and free of any restrictions, disciplinary actions, or active investigations by your state board or certifying body.

Exemption Submission Process:

To claim an approved exemption from the Phlebotomy, Venipuncture, and IV Technique Certification course requirement, qualified healthcare professionals must submit their credentials as outlined below:

The Student Portal: Enrolled students must upload their verified credentials inside their secure student portal upon the completion of the Black Sisters Birth Academy® Online Birth Assistant Course (PHASE ONE: Foundation Didactic Phase) to be exempt from this requirement. Non-exempt students will fulfill this requirement by uploading their official Certificate of Achievement in Venipuncture and Phlebotomy.

PROGRAM EXTENSION, TERMINATION, AND ACCOUNT DELETION POLICY
You may request a program extension at any time within six (6) months from your enrollment date at Black Sisters Birth Academy®. To extend your program for an additional three (3) months beyond its original expiration date, please submit a written request to support@blacksistersbirth.com. A Program Extension Fee of $300 USD will apply.

Each student is permitted a maximum of one (1) program extension. It is your responsibility to request and pay for any extension before your program access expires. A 7-day grace period will apply for students who fail to apply for a program extension before their program expires. After this 7-day grace period has expired, failure to extend your program when necessary will result in the administrative termination of your enrollment due to program expiration. Students whose enrollment is terminated due to expiration will be required to reapply and pay the full program fee.

Upon termination, your access to all program materials and your student account will be permanently deleted. This action is irreversible, and all associated data, progress, and certificates within the program will be removed. It is your responsibility to complete any outstanding modules, assignments, quizzes, exams, clinical experience and/or paperwork, or scheduled training (if applicable), and to download any necessary materials before your program expiration date.

Questions? Email us at support@blacksistersbirth.com.

Updated: July 11, 2026

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