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Your Birth Assistant Journey:
Find Your Path
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® offers comprehensive, curriculum-based birth assistant certification programs designed for aspiring Black community midwives and aspiring Black birth assistants. Our programs prepare you to work competently and confidently as a certified birth assistant in six months or less.
Our unique three-tier model is tailored to meet learners at every skill level. Our programs provide standard birth assistant qualifications and equip you with the tools for hands-on training with community midwives, preparing you to support them with births in out-of-hospital settings.
Most of our students who enroll in our academy 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 programs take the guesswork out of birth work and provides you an advantage on becoming an in-demand birth assistant ready for employment.
THIS CERTIFICATION IS FOR YOU IF...
You are an aspiring Black community midwife or an aspiring Black birth assistant with out-of-hospital or hospital birth experience (personally or professionally) and:
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You are ready to embark on your journey to become a certified birth assistant (also known as a certified midwife's assistant).
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You are required to complete a birth assistant training as part of a hiring requirement.
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You are seeking to gain practical experience as a birth assistant before becoming a midwifery apprentice or applying to midwifery school.
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You are a birth assistant currently working with a midwifery practice and have no formal education in birth assisting and you are ready to receive formal training and certification.
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You are a newly trained or certified birth doula and you are ready to support community midwives and birthing families clinically as a trained birth assistant.
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You are a healthcare worker with clinical experience in Labor and Delivery or Mother-Baby and you are ready to begin your journey into midwifery care as a midwife's birth assistant first.
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.
Black Sisters Birth Academy® Online Birth Assistant Program
Advance Your Birth Work Career on Your Schedule with Our Online Birth Assistant Program
This flexible, self-paced online program is specifically designed for experienced, independent birth workers, who are already committed to the birth community. It offers an ideal path to earning your certification without disrupting your busy life and is perfect for individuals with out-of-hospital birth experience or clinical experience in labor and delivery or mother-baby settings.
Our comprehensive, curriculum-based program is designed around the Midwifery Model of Care, making it the perfect pathway to a career assisting community midwives in out-of-hospital settings. The program features:
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Engaging online curriculum: Our courses feature interactive assignments and flexible online learning.
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Clinical experience included: Gain hands-on training directly with community midwives and birthing families.
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Focused on holistic care: This program aligns with a woman-centered philosophy, viewing birth as a normal life process.
Upon completion of the online course, you will also receive two additional Certificates of Completion for Bloodborne Pathogens & OSHA, and HIPAA, which are required when working for a birth center. This program will equip you with the essential knowledge and training to confidently assist with labor, birth, and the immediate postpartum period as a certified birth assistant.
Applications Now Available!
Get Started Now To See If You Qualify For Enrollment.
To Qualify For Our Online Program, You must meet one of the following criteria:
Please refer to the Academy Prerequisites below for details on the required documents to submit with your application.
1. Experienced Birth Worker:
This category applies to certified birth doulas, Midwifery Portfolio Evaluation Process (PEP) applicants, or birth assistants currently working with a midwifery practice without formal training or certification.
REQUIRED: You must have proof of at least three out-of-hospital or hospital birth experiences within the last 12 months.
2. Healthcare Worker:
This category applies to Registered Nurses (RN), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN), Certified Nurse Assistants (CNA), Patient Care Assistants (PCA), Patient Care Technicians (PCT), Certified Medical Assistants (CMA), and Physician Assistants (PA).
REQUIRED: You must have proof of clinical experience in Labor and Delivery or Mother-Baby.
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Upon submission of your application, it will be automatically reviewed. You can expect a notification regarding our enrollment decision within 24 hours.
Black Sisters Birth Academy® Online Birth Assistant Program PLUS
To Qualify For Our Online Program PLUS, You must meet one of the following criteria:
Please refer to the Academy Prerequisites below for details on the required documents to submit with your application.
1. Newcomer To Birth Work:
This category applies newly trained or certified birth doulas, new Midwifery Portfolio Evaluation Process (PEP) applicants, aspiring birth assistants who are required to complete birth assistant training as a hiring requirement, or aspiring community midwives seeking to complete birth assistant training before becoming a midwifery apprentice or applying to midwifery school.
REQUIRED: You must have proof of at least three out-of-hospital or in-person hospital birth experiences (personal or professional).
2. Experienced Birth Worker OR Healthcare Worker:
(Please refer to the qualification criteria for an experienced birth worker or a healthcare worker listed in our Online Program or our Academy Prerequisites section below.)
Gain the Confidence to Excel with Dedicated Mentorship Through Our Online Birth Assistant Program PLUS
Step into the birth room with confidence. This program elevates your online birth assistant training with personalized, dedicated mentorship designed for the aspiring birth assistant who craves more than just a standard online program. Whether you are a newcomer to birth work or an experienced birth professional looking to refine your skills, this program is designed to support your growth.
The Online Birth Assistant Program PLUS provides in-depth support and includes everything offered in our standard online, curriculum-based program, along with several high-value additions, including:
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Personalized one-on-one mentorship
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Instructor feedback on assignments
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Live virtual group skills day and professional development sessions
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Access to our private Thinkific community, where all live session schedules and important program updates are posted first
Is the thought of assisting at your first birth exciting but also a little intimidating? Do you want an experienced birth worker in your corner, ready to answer your questions and guide you? Are you ready to transform your passion for birth work into a professional, in-demand career, faster and with more confidence?
While our standard online birth assistant program provides the comprehensive knowledge you need, the Online Birth Assistant Program PLUS is designed for those who want to leap forward in their career. It offers a clear path from feeling overwhelmed to becoming an expert, with a mentor supporting you every step of the way.
This program was designed for the birth worker who understands that knowledge is one thing, but real-world confidence comes from proven guidance and personalized support.
Applications Have Closed: Join Our Waitlist Below!
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.
Get Started Now!
Applications Are Currently Closed for Our Online Program PLUS. Join our waitlist to be the first to receive information about when applications become available.
Black Sisters Birth Academy® Hybrid Birth Assistant Program
To Qualify For Our Hybrid Program, You must meet one of the following criteria:
Please refer to the Academy Prerequisites below for details on the required documents to submit with your application.
1. Newcomer To Birth Work:
This category applies newly trained or certified birth doulas, new Midwifery Portfolio Evaluation Process (PEP) applicants, aspiring birth assistants who are required to complete birth assistant training as a hiring requirement, or aspiring community midwives seeking to complete birth assistant training before becoming a midwifery apprentice or applying to midwifery school.
REQUIRED: You must have proof of at least three out-of-hospital or in-person hospital birth experiences (personal or professional).
2. Experienced Birth Worker OR Healthcare Worker:
(Please refer to the qualification criteria for an experienced birth worker or a healthcare worker listed in our Online Program or our Academy Prerequisites section below.)
Become the Midwife's Right Hand: Master Birth Assistant Skills with Our Hybrid Birth Assistant Program
Our Hybrid Birth Assistant Program is our most comprehensive offering, combining the benefits of our Online PLUS program with a two-day, in-person intensive skills training. This intensive session, held in Central Florida, is designed to provide you with the essential hands-on skills needed to excel in your clinical career.
The intensive training offers direct interaction with your instructor and peers through group and one-on-one skills drills. This approach allows you to build confidence and refine your techniques in a real-world setting.
This program is ideal for both newcomers to birth work and experienced birth professionals who prefer or require in-person training. Our comprehensive approach ensures you gain the guidance necessary to confidently assist your community midwife in out-of-hospital birth settings in a way she will notice and value.
Applications Have Closed: Join Our Waitlist Below!
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.
Get Started Now!
Applications Are Currently Closed for Our Hybrid Program. Join our waitlist to be the first to receive information about when applications become available.
Academy Prerequisites
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Must be a Black woman, 18 years old or older, seeking training and certification as a birth assistant.
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Must submit proof of a valid government-issued photo identification (Driver's License, Passport / Card or Permanent Resident Card).
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Must submit proof of a High School diploma, (GED) or higher.
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Must meet the physical requirements: Students are required to have a full range of motion, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Light work is required - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects, when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or when it requires sitting most of the time.
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Must meet ONE of the following criteria:
1. Certified Birth Doulas:
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Must submit proof of a valid birth doula or full-spectrum doula certification.
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Must submit proof of at least three or more out-of-hospital experiences within the last 12 months.
2. Student Midwife with an Active Preceptorship:
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Must submit proof of a current Preceptorship Agreement or a Clinical Site Affiliation Agreement or a Letter of Good Standing from your Midwifery Program or Preceptor.
3. Newcomer to the Birth Assistant Role:
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Must submit proof of a current employment verification letter as a birth assistant from a midwifery practice or free-standing birth center.
4. Healthcare Worker with Clinical Experience in Labor and Delivery or Mother-Baby:
This category applies to: Registered Nurses (RN), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN), Certified Nurse Assistants (CNA), Patient Care Assistants (PCA), Patient Care Technicians (PCT) , Certified Medical Assistants (CMA), Physician Assistants (PA).
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Must submit proof of a valid license or certification as a healthcare worker.
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Must submit one (1) professional verification letter from a current or previous employer, supervisor or colleague confirming clinical experience in Labor and Delivery or Mother-Baby.
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.
Our 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 Online Program PLUS applicants will receive their enrollment decision within 24 hours. No interview is required.
For qualified Hybrid Program applicants will be invited for an interview.
Complete Enrollment
If you qualify for enrollment after your interview (or automatically for the Online Program PLUS), 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.
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.