Designed for midwifery students entering the Assist Phase of their training, as well as individuals interested in becoming a community birth assistant.

This hybrid program combines self-paced online learning with a hands on skills workshop to prepare participants for assisting in out of hospital births.

Program Includes:

• Self-paced online curriculum (opens August 31, 2026)

• Downloadable course materials and resources

• Hands-on Skills & Simulation Workshop

• Certificate of Completion upon successful completion

In-Person Workshop

• Saturday, September 26, 2026: 10:00 AM–4:00 PM

• Sunday, September 27, 2026: 12:00 PM–4:00 PM

Tuition (included for enrolled Midwifery Students)

• Early Bird: $500 (register and pay in full by August 5, 2026)

• Standard Tuition: $550 (paid in full by August 30, 2026)

Payment Plan

• $400 non-refundable enrollment payment due by August 30, 2026

• Remaining balance due by September 15, 2026

• Email for Payment Plan Invoice

Prerequisites
Current BLS and NRP certification are strongly recommended before beginning work as a birth assistant. These certifications are not offered onsite as part of this program but we will be doing drills.

Required Textbook
Birth Emergencies for Community Midwives 
https://www.syncliticmedia.com/bestbook-739230.html

Students currently enrolled in the DFW Community Birth School Midwifery Training Program are not required to purchase the textbook, as it is included in their curriculum.