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Academy Policies
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 from the Phlebotomy, Venipuncture, and IV Techniques Course requirement are strictly reserved for qualified healthcare workers who hold a current, unencumbered clinical license or state-recognized certification. To qualify for an exemption, an applicant must submit verifiable credentials matching one of the following criteria:
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Active Licensure: Hold a current, unencumbered state license as a professional nurse or clinical practitioner whose legally defined scope of practice explicitly includes venipuncture, phlebotomy, and intravenous therapy.
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Active Certification: Hold a current, unencumbered state or national certification as a clinical assistant, technician, or phlebotomy specialist whose formal training and active scope of practice explicitly includes venipuncture and phlebotomy services.
What does an unencumbered license or certification mean?
Your license or certificate must be active, valid, and free from any restrictions, professional disciplinary actions, or active investigations by your state board or certifying body.
Exemption Submission Process:
To claim an approved exemption from this requirement, qualified healthcare workers must submit their credentials within the platform prior to completing Phase One (the didactic phase):
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Exempt Students: You must upload your verifiable credentials within the student portal prior to the conclusion of Phase One to complete your phase requirements.
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Non-Exempt Students: You must fulfill this requirement by uploading your official certificate of achievement in venipuncture and phlebotomy within the student portal prior to the conclusion of Phase One to complete your phase requirements.
Please note: All submitted credentials will be audited for verification. Please allow 3 to 5 business days for our administrative review process. Phase One certificates and access to the next phase of your program will not be granted until your required documentation is uploaded and approved. If an applicant’s active credentials do not legally encompass these advanced clinical skills, or if their credentials cannot be fully verified, the exemption will be denied and completion of the required third-party training will remain mandatory for certification.
PROGRAM EXTENSION, TERMINATION, AND ACCOUNT DELETION POLICY
You may request a program extension at any time within six (6) months from your official 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 experiences and required paperwork, or scheduled training (if applicable), and to download any necessary materials before your program expiration date.
TUITION, CANCELLATION, AND REFUNDS 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 our programs, refunds will not be issued under any circumstances.
Should you choose to cancel your enrollment for any reason, you will remain responsible for the entire tuition balance of your program. Cancellation, whether voluntary or involuntary, does not waive the student's obligation to fulfill any outstanding payment plan balances.
Upon cancellation or withdrawal, your access to all program materials and your online student platfrom account will be permanently deleted. This action is irreversible, and all associated data, progress, and certificates within the platform will be removed. A formal request to cancel or withdraw from Black Sisters Birth Academy® will be granted upon formal email submission of the request to support@blacksistersbirth.com.
Questions? Email us at support@blacksistersbirth.com.
Last Updated: September 25, 2026