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Programs
You don't become an amazing birth assistant overnight. It takes time and experience.
However, with our proven programs and focus skill development to keep you accountable, you will get faster more proficient results than you ever would on your own.
Black Sisters Birth Academy® equips Black birthworkers with the clinical precision and professional confidence required to serve as essential partners in community birth. Whether through our online or hybrid tracks, we provide the standard-setting qualifications needed to provide high-level clinical support in six months or less.
Many of our students choose our academy because they are seeking a nurturing environment to develop their skills alongside like-minded women who share their similar lived experiences as they do. Our programs take the guesswork out of birth work, giving you a professional advantage and preparing you to become an in-demand birth assistant ready for employment.
THIS CERTIFICATION IS DESIGNED FOR...
Experienced Black Birth Workers ready to provide clinical support to community midwives and birthing families as a Certified Birth Assistant.
This Academy Is For You If You Are:
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An Experienced Community-Based Birth Doula with documented out-of-hospital birth experience.
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A Student Midwife navigating the NARM PEP route and have an active midwifery preceptorship.
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A Newly Hired or Current Birth Assistant seeking professional certification with an active midwife to oversee your clinicals.
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A Clinical Transitioner (RN, LPN, PA or Clinical Assistants) with L&D or Mother-Baby experience seeking the Hybrid Pathway to safely transition your skills from the hospital to the community setting.
Black Sisters Birth Academy® Online Birth Assistant Program
Take Your Place at The Bedside With The Clinical Skills to Match Your Heart for Birth
You feel it—the steady pull toward the clinical side of the birth room. You’ve held space for birthing families, and now your hands are ready to do more. Community midwives are looking for more than just a pair of hands—they are looking for skilled, reliable partners who can anticipate their next move before they even make it.
Our Online Birth Assistant Program is the bridge between emotional support and clinical excellence. This is where your existing passion meets professional competence.
Designed for the High-Level Self-Starter
We understand that as a birth worker, your schedule is demanding. This program is built for the self-starter who thrives in an independent learning environment.
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100% Self-Paced Curriculum: Start immediately. Move through comprehensive, step-by-step modules on your own terms. No waiting for cohorts.
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Clinical Integration: You secure the hands-on experience by pairing with the midwife of your choice, ensuring your training is grounded in real-world, community-based practice.
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6-Month Completion Window: Designed for working professionals, our timeline provides the structure you need to stay focused without sacrificing your current birth work.
Your Transformation: From Support to Essential Asset
Beyond the curriculum, this program is about your professional evolution. You will transition from a supportive role into a vital clinical asset. You will gain the confidence to anticipate a midwife’s needs, manage equipment with ease, and provide the high-level care that home and birth center families deserve.
Seamless Career Connections
Your growth doesn't end at certification. Upon successful completion of the program, you will be added to our National Birth Assistant Directory. This exclusive resource allows community midwives to find and verify your credentials, placing you directly in the path of new professional opportunities.
Your hands are ready. The birth room is waiting.
To Qualify For Our Online Program, You must meet one of the following criteria:
Who This Program Is For
This program is specifically curated for birthworkers who already have out-of-hospital birth experience and are ready for the next level of responsibility.
It Is Designed For:
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Experienced Community-Based Birth Doulas with out-of-hospital birth experience ready to transition into clinical assisting.
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Student Midwives currently in preceptorship navigating the NARM PEP route and looking to solidify their foundational skills.
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Birth Assistants seeking a formal, structured education to replace "on-the-job" guesswork.
Black Sisters Birth Academy® Hybrid Birth Assistant Program
To Qualify For Our Hybrid Program, You must meet one of the following criteria:
Who This Program Is For:
This program is specifically curated for birthworkers with out-of-hospital birth experience and healthcare professionals with Labor and Delivery or Mother-Baby experience who are seeking a comprehensive curriculum that includes mentorship and in-person training.
It Is Designed For:
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Experienced Community-Based Birth Doulas with out-of-hospital birth experience ready to transition into clinical assisting.
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Student Midwives currently in preceptorship navigating the NARM PEP route and looking to solidify their foundational skills.
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Birth Assistants seeking a formal, structured education to replace "on-the-job" guesswork.
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Healthcare professionals (RN, LPN, PA or Clinical Assistants) with Labor and Delivery or Mother-Baby experience who are ready to apply their clinical expertise to the out-of-hospital setting and transition into community midwifery care.
From Calling to Career: Launch Your Birth Assistant Path with Confidence Through Our Hands-On Hybrid Birth Assistant Program
Begin your journey with the comprehensive support, foundational knowledge, and critical hands-on experience you need to launch your clinical career.
We understand that transitioning into community birth is a significant decision. Our hybrid format provides the best of both worlds: the flexibility of online learning combined with essential, in-person clinical training. This balanced approach fits your life while ensuring you gain the practical skills and "muscle memory" needed to succeed.
The Hybrid Birth Assistant Program Advantage:
Our most comprehensive offering, this program combines the curriculum of our Online track with dedicated mentorship and an immersive clinical bridge.
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Virtual Skills Prep: Participate in a Live Virtual Group Skills Training via Zoom to anchor your foundational knowledge before arriving for hands-on drills.
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In-Person Hands-On Intensive: Held in Central Florida, this two-day session provides the essential clinical skills required for a community birth career.
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Expert Interaction: Benefit from direct interaction with your instructor and peers through both group and one-on-one skills validation.
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Confidence Building: Refine your techniques in a focused, supportive setting—building the real-world confidence required for the birth room.
Structured for Success:
This program is designed with a singular goal: preparing you for certification and a successful launch into your new profession. It is tailored to meet the highest industry standards, giving you peace of mind that you are investing in a program that delivers on its promise.
Our comprehensive approach ensures you gain the guidance necessary to assist your community midwife in a way she will notice and value.
Applications Have Closed: Join Our Waitlist Below!
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Applications Are Currently Closed for The Hybrid Program. Join the waitlist to be the first to receive information about when applications become available.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Keyah Haywood
I definite felt like I stumbled upon a gem. We learned a lot of hands-on training and we had genuine help throughout the process. I add value to a birth team especially to my midwife. The results is that I am able to work with a few midwives opposed to just one.
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.
AFTER OUR CERTIFICATION 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.
Academy Prerequisites
We honor the diverse clinical paths our sisters take. To ensure the safety of our birthing families and the excellence of our academy, all applicants must meet the following standards:
I. Core Requirements
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Identity & Age: Must be a Black woman, 18 years or older.
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Education: High School Diploma, GED, or higher.
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Physical Readiness: The work of a birth assistant is active and hands-on. Students should have a full range of motion and the physical stamina required to support birthing families throughout active labor and the immediate postpartum period.
II. Professional Pathways (Must meet ONE)
1. The Community-Based Birth Doula Path:
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Must provide proof of a valid Birth or Full-Spectrum Doula certification.
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Must provide proof of 3 out-of-hospital birth experiences (Home or Birth Center) within the last 24 months.
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Active Practice: Must provide a professional website/social media link OR a midwife reference.
2. The Midwifery Student Path:
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Must provide proof of an active NARM PEP preceptorship (Preceptorship Agreement or Clinical Site Affiliation) or a Letter of Good Standing from your Midwifery Preceptor.
3. The Practicing Birth Assistant Path:
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Must provide a current employment verification letter from a midwifery practice or free-standing birth center.
4. The Healthcare Professional Path:
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Must provide proof of a valid clinical license (RN, LPN, PA) or state-recognized certification (CNA, CMA).
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Must provide one professional verification letter confirming clinical experience in Labor & Delivery or Mother-Baby.
A Note on Capacity: Both the Online and Hybrid pathways are clinically rigorous, requiring disciplined time for the didactic curriculum and the unpredictable, on-call nature of the clinical phase. To ensure your success, I require all applicants to assess their current shift or schooling schedules. You must have the bandwidth to complete the 3 Continuity of Care cases (prenatals and births) required for certification.
Unsure if your experience is a perfect fit?
Email us and a member of our team can provide clarity and answer any questions you have.
Admission Process
Submit an Application
Complete the application form to help us determine if our academy is the right fit for your training needs.
Schedule An Interview
Upon submitting your application, you can expect to receive a notification regarding your enrollment eligibility within 24 hours.
Only qualified applicants for our Hybrid Program will be invited for an interview to discuss which program best suits their needs.
Qualified applicants for our Online Program will receive their enrollment decision within 24 hours. No interview is required.
Complete Enrollment
If you qualify for enrollment after your interview (or automatically for the Online Program), you will complete the enrollment process, and tuition payment will be due at that time. Upon payment, you will receive instant access to your chosen program.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.