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Interested in Training with Us?
You don't become an amazing birth assistant overnight. It takes time and experience.
However, with our proven program, focus skill development, personalized group coaching, and one-on-one mentorship to keep you accountable, you will get faster results than you ever would on your own.
Black Sisters Birth Academy® Online Birth Assistant Program is an online curriculum-based birth assistant certification program designed for aspiring Black midwives and aspiring Black birth assistants that need a predictable program to get them working competently and confidently as a certified birth assistant in 6 months or less.
Our program will teach you the standard qualifications of a birth assistant and it will equip you with the tools and resources necessary so you can have hands-on training with midwives in your area or neighboring communities and / or states.
Most students who enroll in our program are looking for a nurturing environment to develop their skill set with like-minded women who look like them and a place to build community with other birth workers with similar lived experiences as they do.
Our program takes the guesswork out of birth work and provides you an advantage on becoming an in-demand birth assistant ready for employment.
HEAR WHAT MY PHENOMENAL GRADUATE STUDENTS HAVE TO SAY
Wanda Harvey Evans
BSBA is a godsend. It is a program made for us by us; the curriculum is current and update with additional hands on learning. Midwife Christina gives great gems. I gleaned a lot from her so much that looking for a preceptor or mentor or midwife I was able to be a birth assistant for two midwives.
Alexa Hughes
Black Sisters Birth Academy, gave me more than just the credentials to be a birth/midwife’s assistant but major skills and confidence as well. I have been able to be hired by a group of homebirth midwives as an assistant since!
Jennifer Reynoso Ng
After taking the birth assistant training, I felt ready to step into birth assisting with confidence. I now assist two midwives at home births!! Thank you for answering your call and preparing black women like me to step into this role!
THIS PROGRAM IS FOR YOU IF...
You're an aspiring Black midwife or an aspiring Black birth assistant with homebirth experience (i.e.: personally or professionally) and:
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You're ready to embark on your journey to become a certified birth assistant.
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You need to complete a birth assistant training program as part of a hiring requirement.
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You want to gain practical experience as a birth assistant before applying to midwifery school or pursuing a career in midwifery.
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You're required to complete a birth assistant training program before becoming a midwifery apprentice or enrolling in midwifery school.
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You're a birth assistant currently working with a midwifery practice and have no formal education in birth assisting and you're ready to receive formal training and certification.
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You're a birth doula and you're ready to support community midwives and birthing families clinically as a trained birth assistant.
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You're a licensed medical professional with Maternal-Child Health experience and you're ready to begin your journey into midwifery care as a midwife's birth assistant first.
BECOME A CERTIFIED BIRTH ASSISTANT WITH US
Black Sisters Birth Academy® trains aspiring Black midwives and aspiring Black birth assistants to become certified birth assistants to community midwives attending births in out-of-hospital settings through a proven step-by-step online curriculum-based program intentionally designed with you in mind.
This program features monthly live virtual group sessions for module reviews and skill days, along with six months of one-on-one mentorship via phone and email. Students and alumnae also have the opportunity to attend a two-day, in-person skills training event once a year in Central Florida.
AFTER THIS PROGRAM YOU CAN...
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Seek employment as a certified birth assistant with community midwives
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Under the supervision of a midwife you can: Take vital signs of mother and baby
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Assist with medical documentation
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Set up birth related equipment
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Keep the birth space clean and organized
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Provide assistance in obstetrical emergencies
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Assist with breastfeeding and other essential birth assistant duties.
In order to qualify for enrollment into Black Sisters Birth Academy®, you must:
Be a Black woman, 18 years old or older, who is an independent learner and task-oriented leader
Be a High School graduate or the equivalent or higher
Be an aspiring community midwife (Traditional Midwife, Certified Professional Midwife, Certified-Nurse Midwife, or Certified Midwife) or an aspiring birth / midwife's assistant with homebirth or clinical experience in maternal-child health care
Be driven, determined and self confident
Be 100% committed to doing whatever it takes to succeed
Be coachable and willing to do the work
Our Enrollment Process
Attend A LIVE Webinar
Register and attend a FREE LIVE Webinar training on 3 Things You Need To Know Before Becoming a Birth Assistant. Register Below.
Submit an Application
Complete your application, this ensures that this program is a good fit for your training needs. Upon submission, you will automatically be notified if you qualify to schedule an interview for enrollment.
Schedule An Interview
Schedule and attend your interview.
If you qualify for enrollment during your interview, you will be required to complete the enrollment process, with tuition payment due at that time.
Get Started Now!
Register Now For Our Next FREE LIVE Webinar Training to quickly see if this program can work for you and if you qualify for enrollment to get started now.
HEAR WHAT MY PHENOMENAL GRADUATE STUDENTS HAVE TO SAY
Quanjeana Simmons
The experience at Black Sisters Birth Academy was awesome. It empowered me to do what I needed to do. I learned so much and with that said, I am now on my way. I am a midwife's assistant already with the lady I trained with.
Monica Bentley
This program is a phenomenal program, specifically if you are trying to balance work-life with the program. The clinical aspect gives you a hands-on practical experience with preceptors, midwives to give you an out-of-hospital experience.
Jamilla Adams
In Black Sisters Birth Academy® I was able to learn lots of skills like phlebotomy, charting and get a look at what it looks like to go to a home birth. I was able to get a job as a birth assistant.
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What is a Birth Assistant?A Birth Assistant (also known as a Midwife's Assistant) is a trained professional who provides assistance to community midwives with births in out-of-hospital settings (home &/ free-standing birth center settings). Typically, Birth Assistants are independent contractors who are primarily hired by direct-entry midwives. A Birth Assistant performs several duties under the supervision of a midwife including taking maternal and fetal vital signs, charting, setting up equipment, keeping the birth space clean and organized, providing assistance in obstetrical emergencies and other essential birth assistant duties.
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Do I need a degree or a medical background to become a Birth Assistant?No, you do not need a degree or a medical background to become a Birth Assistant. There is no national accrediting body that governs who can become one. Do your due diligence and know what your state's laws and regulations are in regards to working as a birth/ midwife's assistant.
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Will I receive a certification after completing the program?Yes, Black Sisters Birth Academy® will issue you a Certificate of Completion after you have completed your program.
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What are the requirements for certification?The Online Birth Assistant Program is designed in Two Phases, and completion of both phases is required for certification. PHASE ONE: • Completion of the Online Birth Assistant Course • Completion of the Phlebotomy, Venipuncture, and IV Techniques Certification (External Course) ** • Proof of NRP and CPR Certification (External Courses) ** PHASE TWO: Clinical Experience with your community midwife(s). • Attendance at 3 prenatal visits (at 28 weeks +) and 3 out-of-hospital births **PLEASE NOTE: You will be instructed in detail on how to complete the required external course for this program's completion once enrolled. Completion of Phase One and Two are required for program completion.
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How is the online course structured in PHASE ONE?Black Sisters Birth Academy® Online Birth Assistant Course is a 10-week online curriculum-based course with pre-recorded modules and external assignments to be completed within the course. Three (3) modules are released each week. You will receive a certificate of completion for the online course after all assignments are completed and after you have successfully passed your exit exam with an 80% or higher.
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How long do I have to complete the program?You have 180 days to complete this program from the date of your enrollment. ONLINE PROGRAM COMPLETION TIMEFRAME (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED): Complete PHASE ONE within 90 days from the date of your enrollment. Complete PHASE TWO at any time within 180 days from the date of your enrollment AFTER completion of PHASE ONE. Completion of PHASE ONE is MANDATORY before entering PHASE TWO.
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What is include the program?Here's what's included in the Black Sisters Birth Academy® Online Birth Assistant Program: Black Sisters Birth Academy® Online Birth Assistant Course: (30 pre-recorded modules, training videos, interactive quizzes, internal assignments and an exit exam) BSBA Clinical Experience Course: External Assignments with Community Midwives & Birthing Families. (This course includes: Job Search Preparation) BSBA Resource Library A Certification of Completion PLUS: Two Additional Certification of Completion For Bloodborne Pathogens & OSHA, and HIPAA Downloadable Birth Assistant Manual Access to Our Private Facebook Group Placement on Birth Assistant Directory after your program completion Student Support: Assignment Feedback & Bi-Weekly Email Check-Ins (6) LIVE Group Module Review Sessions via Zoom (30 minute session / per month) (6) LIVE Group Skills Day Sessions via Zoom (1.5 hours session / per month) 1:1 Mentorship Calls: Access to me between sessions via phone during office hours M-F 11 AM - 5 PM EST (Except for Federal US Holidays), answering questions, birth reviews, ensuring you are clear through all of the integration and implementation.
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Do you have in-person trainings?Yes, Black Sisters Birth Academy® offers a 2-Day In-Person Birth Assistant Skills Training Session once a year in the Spring in Central Florida. This training is exclusive to qualified enrolled students and alumnae on a first-come, first-served basis at an additional fee.
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What is the tuition and fees?Subject to change: TUITION Black Sisters Birth Academy® Online Birth Assistant Program: $4,997 USD. FEES: You will need to set aside an additional $250-$350 to purchase your Birth Assistant equipment, supplies, CPR and NRP courses if not already certified. REFUND POLICY: Enrolling into Black Sisters Birth Academy® is non-refundable. If you are not at a level where you are financially capable to invest at this level, please do not apply!
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Do you offer payment plans?Black Sisters Birth Academy® offers payment plan options through Affirm, PayPal, Afterpay, and Klarna on our enrollment page. These Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services provide short-term financing, allowing you to make purchases and pay for them in installments.
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What if I don't understand the work or have a question about something in the online course & / program?If you have any questions while working on your online course or program, you can reach out to your instructor via email or phone, or post your questions in our private Facebook group. Please note that questions are answered Monday through Friday, between 11 AM and 5 PM ET, excluding Federal US Holidays. For customer support inquiries related to login access, billing, or program extensions, please email us directly at support@blacksistersbirth.com.
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Can I work as a Birth Assistant after the completion of this program?After you have received your program certification you can seek employment as a certified Birth Assistant dependent upon your state law. Please note that each state law, midwife or institution such as a free-standing birth center determines what their requirements are prior to hiring or working as a Birth Assistant.
HEAR WHAT MY PHENOMENAL GRADUATE STUDENTS HAVE TO SAY
Wanda Harvey Evans
I gleaned a lot from her so much that looking for a preceptor or mentor or midwife I was able to be a birth assistant actually for two midwives.
Natalie Harrow
A 10 out of 10. The learn at your own pace schedule is just great for moms with busy schedules. I am glad to be a midwife assistant; first in Canada it seems and I can't wait to see the expansion of the midwife assistant sector.
Stephanie Lewis
It gave me a safe space for women that look like me. The results that I received is that I was hired as an assistant before I even completed the program. Christina gave me the confidence that I needed to go out in this field and be confident in my skill set.
Get Started Now!
Register Now For Our Next FREE LIVE Webinar Training to quickly see if this program can work for you and if you qualify for enrollment to get started now.
DISCLAIMER:
This learning program, and the information provided therein, is intended for educational purposes only and is provided as a service by Black Sisters Birth Academy®, a division of Black Sisters Midwifery Services, PLLC. In no event shall Black Sisters Birth Academy® be liable for any special, indirect, incidental or consequential damages and/or any damages whatsoever resulting from the use of this learning program. This learning program takes commitment and dedication to achieve results, and if you are unwilling to do that, this program is not for you.