Prerequisites



In accordance with Florida Law, prior to enrollment, prospective students must:

  • Be 18 years of age or older
  • Hold a high school diploma or its equivalent
  • Have taken and received a passing grade in three college level credits each of Math and English, or demonstrate competencies by passing the College Level Equivalent Proficiency(CLEP) for Math and/or English.

In addition to Florida Law requirements, prior to enrollment, prospective students must:

  • Attend an “Aspiring Student Meeting”, or equivalent workshop (see events schedule).
  •  Attend a 15 hour minimum Childbirth Education Training within the last two (2) years or hold a current Childbirth Educator Certification. Please see list below for FSTM-approved Childbirth Educator Trainings.
  • Attend a 15 hour minimum Doula training within the last two (2) years, or hold a current Doula certification. Please see list below for FSTM-approved Doula Trainings.

ALL PREREQUISITES MUST BE COMPLETED BY THE TIME OF ENROLLMENT.

FSTM-Approved Doula and Childbirth Educator Trainings

Childbirth Educator Training
ICEA, Lamaze, Bradley Method, FOCEP, Birthing from Within, CAPPA, & ALACE/IBWP are recognized by FSTM; Please inquire for other training programs.

Amazing Births & Beyond – HypnoBirthing Practitioner Training

  • www.hypnobirthing.com
  • Contact hours for training component: 32 hours/4 days seminar
  • Contact: Vivian Keeler- (561)988-5351 or (954)610-9754 in Jacksonville, Fl

B.E. P.A.R.E.N.T.S Childbirth Education – Childbirth Educator Training

  • www.bpcbe.com
  • Contact hours for training component: 15 hours/2 day seminar
  • Contact: Jennifer Principato, (772)678-1519, jennifer@bpcbe.com

Childbirth and Postpartum Association (CAPPA) - Childbirth Educator Training

Florida Outreach Childbirth Education (FOCEP) – Childbirth Educator Training

International Childbirth Education Association (ICEA) – Childbirth Educator Workshop

  • www.icea.org
  • Contact hours for training component- 18 hours/ 2 days seminar
  • Contact: Candy Mueller- (727)787-6072

International Birth & Wellness Project (IBWP) – ALACE Childbirth Educator Training Program

Lamaze International – Childbirth Educator Training

  • www.lamaze.org
  • Contact hours for training component- 16-32 hours/2-3 days seminar

 

Doula Training
DONA, CAPPA, & ICEA are recognized by FSTM; Please inquire for other training programs.

Rae Davies’ Birth Doula Workshop

Childbirth and Postpartum Association (CAPPA) – Labor Doula Training-

  • www.cappa.net
  • Contact hours for training component: 15 hours/2 days seminar

International Childbirth Education Association (ICEA) – Doula & Labor Support Workshop

  • www.icea.org
  • Contact hours for training component- 18 hours/ 2 days seminar
  • Contact: Candy Mueller- (727)787-6072

International Birth & Wellness Project (IBWP) – Doula training