Does your organization provide training for childbirth educators? If so, consider providing Lamaze contact hours.
With more than 2,000 LCCE educators worldwide, offering Lamaze contact hours for your education programs can help expand your reach and market your offerings to the Lamaze educators working to maintain their LCCE credential.
Why Become a Contact Hour Provider?
Becoming a Contact Hour Provider offers several benefits, including:
- Enhanced Credibility: Align your programs with Lamaze’s established standards.
- Recognition: Receive official Lamaze endorsement for your continuing education activities.
- Support: Access resources and guidance to help you meet Lamaze’s criteria.
Application Process
Review Guidelines
Review the Continuing Education Policies. Lamaze will accept applications for in-person or online educational offerings (live or on-demand).
Submit Application
Complete and submit the Lamaze Contact Hour Provider application at least 60 days before your event.
Please note that submitting and paying for your application review does not guarantee that your application will be approved for contact hours. Even if your activity has been approved in the past, you must submit a new application at least 60 days before your event.
Application Fees
Application fees for contact hours based on the number of hours you are requesting:
| Hours |
Fee Per Activity |
| 0.5-5 |
$55 |
| 5.5-10 |
$80 |
| 10.5-20 |
$100 |
| 20.5-25 |
$125 |
| 25.5+ |
$175 |
Online, on-demand activities may be approved for a three-year period for a one-time fee of $300. Additional occurrences of approved activities can be added within the calendar year at a discounted rate of 50%.
Questions?
Contact us at education@lamaze.org with questions regarding the application process or if your content aligns with one of the Lamaze competencies.