Option 1: Recertification by Continuing Education

LCCE educators must submit 25 contact hours of approved continuing education credit that is applicable to childbirth education and has been completed within the past three years. All continuing education programs submitted for recertification should be applicable to one of the Competency Statements for LCCE Educators. Lamaze International accepts continuing education credit from a variety of approved providers. Consult the Lamaze Recertification Brochure for a complete list of approved providers of continuing education. Lamaze International also offers a variety of continuing education programs that may be used to satisfy your recertification requirements for continuing education.

Up to 10 of the 25 hours may be submitted in the form of alternate credit. In some instances submissions of more than 10 hours of alternate credit may be reviewed and approved on a case-by-case-basis.

LCCE educators applying for recertification by continuing education must document each continuing education submission as indicated on their application form. Applicants do not need to provide supporting documentation unless they are audited. Lamaze International conducts a random audit of 10 percent of the applications submitted. Applicants selected for audit will be asked to send supporting documentation for each of the continuing education programs listed on their application.

Option 2: Recertification by Re-Examination

LCCE educators can recertify by taking and successfully passing the Lamaze Certification Exam prior to their recertification date. The exam is administered twice per year and all recertification and exam fees apply. The recertification application must be submitted prior to the recertification date, along with a copy of the letter stating that the exam was successfully passed and indicating the date of the exam.

Application Process

All LCCE educators due to recertify must postmark their application and fees on or before their respective recertification dates. All applications are reviewed in the order in which they are received. Applications take an average of 2-3 weeks to be processed depending upon the volume of submissions. Educators who submit incomplete applications will be notified directly. LCCE educators whose applications have been approved will receive an official letter of notification and a new certification card indicating their next recertification date.

Please Note: The mailing address indicated on the Recertification Application is a bank lock-box for direct deposit of fees. This address does not accept any envelopes that require signature. Applications sent via UPS, FedEx or certified mail should be addressed to the Lamaze Administrative Office. Please contact the Lamaze Administrative Office at 800-368-4404 or 202-367-1128 or e-mail us if you need further assistance.

Recertification Fees

The recertification fees are as follows:

Member: $85
Non-Member: $190

*Prices in effect until June 30, 2009. Beginning July 1, 2009, prices will increase to $110 for Lamaze members and $215 for non members.

Fees are payable to Lamaze International (U.S. funds only) and may be paid by check, credit card or money order. Payment is due at the time of application. Applicants must be members of Lamaze International for the year recertification is due in order to receive the lower member rate. Applicants have the option to submit membership dues with their recertification applications and qualify for the lower member rate.