ICEA Approved Trainer (IAT) Program

Are you a passionate ICEA Certified Childbirth Educator, Doula, Postpartum Educator, or interested in becoming a Mother-Friendly Labor Support Workshop Trainer?  Become an ICEA Approved Trainer leading workshops and mentoring childbirth professionals.

Register for the Approved Trainer program and begin the process to become an ICEA Trainer with the ability to hold ICEA training workshops in your area and around the globe!

Steps to Become an ICEA Approved Trainer (IAT)

1. Applicant will submit the following to the ICEA Main Office. Payments will only be processed if the applicant is 
          approved by the ICEA Board of Directors. 
             · Resume/CV 
             · Enrollment Application Form
             · Payment of $450.00
             · Commitment Agreement 
2. Applicant must study and review the IAT PowerPoint or PDF.
3. If all qualifications are met, members of the current ICEA Board of Directors will review the applicant's
          qualifications and arrange a conference/interview phone call for a question and answer session.
4. Following the call, the Board of Directors will put the applicant's approval to a vote and notify the candidate of their
          decision.

Qualifications to Become an ICEA Approved Trainer (IAT)

1. Maintains continuous ICEA Membership
2. Supports the ICEA Philosophy
3. Must be a current member of CIMS and have been recognized as a CIMS Mother-Friendly Nurse
         (Interested Mother-Friendly Labor Support Trainers ONLY)
4. Has attended the ICEA workshop(s) they will be teaching (Childbirth, Doula, or Mother-Friendly Labor Support)
5. Maintains ICEA certification in program (Doula/Childbirth Educator) they will be teaching (minimum of 3 years)
6. Willingness and ability to teach at least one (1) ICEA Workshop per year
7. Comply with the International Code of Marketing of Breast Milk Substitutes
8. Has Professional Continuing Education in the named areas:
             • Completed Wellstart International's Lactation Management Self-Study Modules
             • Perinatal Emotional Health (provide contact hours) More information coming soon.

Re-Approval of ICEA Approved Trainers

The initial IAT start fee is $450.00 for a 3 year term.  At the conclusion of that term, the IAT will be asked to renew their commitment every 2 years thereafter at a cost of $150.00.

Requirements for Re-Approval as ICEA Approved Trainer:

1. Completed re-approval application with accompanying fees.
2. Maintains continuous membership with ICEA and/or their status with CIMS.
3. Continued active certification by ICEA in the area of the workshop(s) being taught.
4. The IAT will submit to the ICEA Main Office Quarterly:
             • A list of workshop attendees' names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses.
             • Workshop evaluations from each attendee. 
             • Lists and evaluations are due on the first of every March, June, September, and December.
5. Has Professional Continuing Education in the named areas:
             • Completed Wellstart International's Lactation Management Self-Study Modules
             • Perinatal Emotional Health (provide contact hours) More information coming soon.
6. Adheres to and upholds those additional topics as outlined in the ICEA Approved Trainer Commitment Agreement
7. A letter stating the IAT's desire to continue as an ICEA Approved Trainer.

ICEA APPROVED TRAINER ENROLLMENT MATERIALS