New Parent Educator Training
Become a CAPPA Certified New Parent Educator
The CAPPA New Parent Educator class is for professionals who want to learn how to work with families, offering evidence-based information, support, and encouragement. Students will learn how to build classes that engage adult learners and customize those classes to their skills, knowledge, and the needs of the communities they serve. This class is the first step towards becoming a CAPPA Certified New Parent Educator. Additional requirements will be discussed during the class, but you can also find this information at https://cappa.net/training-certification/certified-new-parent-educator-cnpe/
What's Included?
The CAPPA New Parent Educator Training Class includes the CAPPA New Parent Educator™ Manual, all materials, and one year of CAPPA membership.
The following topics are covered in this class:
CAPPA certification and policies
Practical application of Scope of Practice, Ethics, and Integrity
Evidence Based Practices
Teaching Adult Learners
The Newborn – Characteristics, Procedures, Feeding, and Care
Soothing the Newborn
SUIDS/SIDS and Safe Sleep
Parental Relationships After Baby
Postpartum Expectations for the Birthing Parent
Postpartum Expectations for the Partner/Non-Birthing Parent
Preparing the Home and Family
Specialty Class Ideas
Curriculum Development
Business development, marketing, and networking