The Stork Stops Here: Newborn Specialist Training

Newborn

Jaundice

Wound Care

Sleep Patterns

Bathing

Dressing

Burping

Assessing the Overall Condition of the Newborn

Newborn Reflexes

Newborn Behavior/Development

Symptoms of Illness

SIDS

Crying and How to Cope

Safety

Newborn Characteristics

Sleep Patterns and Schedules

Newborn Specialist (Baby Nurse)

Grooming For Greatness

Business Ethics and Marketing

Role of the Newborn Specialist

Newborn Specialist Rates

Confidentialities

Contract Negotiations

Maintaining Professionalism

Identifying Schedules That Work Best For You

Working With Celebrities and Other High Profile Clients

CERTIFICATION PROCESS

Attend The Stork Stops Here Workshop

Read all learning materials

Provide proof of infant/child CPR/FA

Pass written test with 85% or better

Write essay on "The Benefit of Breastfeeding

Submit two (2) letters of recommendation from client's and professionals (i.e., postpartum doula, lactation consultant, labor doulas, childbirth educator or other health care professional) OR two (2) letters from friends.

TB clearance (proof required)

Create and maintain a resource manual with information on local support. Manual should include: Certified Lactation Consultaqnts`s, Breast Pump Rental Locations, Support Group Information, Mental Health Providers that specialize in postpartum disorders, home health agencies, scientifically supported articles on topics such as breastfeeding, circumcision, formula feeding, etc.

Obtain Professional Liability Insurance

Provide postpartum care for 3 clients and have them complete postpartum care worker evaluations.

REQUIRED READING

REGISTRATION

Pre-enrollment is required.

Call for quote.

REFUND POLICY

A 90% refund will be granted

if written notice stating inability to attend is received at least seven (7) days prior to training workshop.

A 50% refund will be granted

if written notice stating inability to attend is received 4-6 days prior to training workshop.

No refund is available if notice is received within three (3) days of the training workshop.

CERTIFICATION NOTES

In the event a candidate meet certification requirements and fails the certification process,

the candidate has up to one (1) year to complete the failed portion of the certification requirements. There will be no additional fees.

Candidates have two (2) years to complete requirements for certification.

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