How often is recertification required for Certified Childbirth Educator (CCE) credentials?

• A. Every 3 years
• B. Every year
• C. Every 5 years
• D. Every 10 years

Answer: (A)

Recertification for the Certified Childbirth Educator credential occurs every 3 years. This cycle keeps your knowledge and teaching practices current with evolving evidence and guidelines in childbirth education. To renew, you typically need to document continuing education within the 3-year period (such as hours from workshops, webinars, or conferences), provide evidence of ongoing professional activity (like teaching classes), and submit a renewal application with the required fee. Some certifying bodies may also require a knowledge update module or a brief recertification exam. If the renewal isn’t completed within the window, the credential can lapse, and you would need to go through the renewal process to restore certification.