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Black Sisters Birth Academy® Online Birth Assistant Program

Black Sisters Birth Academy® Online Birth Assistant Program is an online curriculum-based birth assistant program designed for aspiring Black midwives and aspiring Black birth assistants that need a predictable program to get them working competently and confidently as a birth assistant within 6 months or less. This program will teach you the standard qualifications of a birth assistant and it will equip you with the tools and resources necessary so you can have hands-on training with midwives in your area or neighboring communities and / or states. 6 Months Access For Program Completion (180 Days) from the date of your enrollment. This program includes:

  • A 10-Week Online Birth Assistant Course

  • LIVE Virtual Group Coaching Sessions (Module Reviews and Skill Days)

  • External Assignments with Community Midwives & Birthing Families

  • Job Search Preparation

  • A Certification of Completion

  • PLUS: Two Additional Certification of Completion For Bloodborne Pathogens & OSHA, and HIPAA

  • Downloadable Birth Assistant Manual

  • Access to Our Resource Library

  • Access to Our Private Facebook Group

  • Placement on Birth Assistant Directory after your program completion

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Program Benefits

Designed to enhance your learning and refine your skills.

  • Module Reviews

    Weekly Virtual Module Reviews group sessions to review the modules covered within your online course. A time for you to ask your questions and get them answered.

  • Skills Days

    Monthly Virtual Skills Days group sessions for skill development. A time for you to develop and refine your skill set.

  • Support Group

    Students will have access to our private Facebook group for ongoing support.

Testimonials

BIRTH: It's What We DO.

Alexa Hughes

"Black Sisters Birth Academy, gave me more than just the credentials to be a birth/midwife’s assistant but the major skills and confidence as well. I have been able to be hired by a group of homebirth midwives as an assistant since!"

Wanda Harvey Evans

"BSBA is a godsend. It is a program made for us by us; the curriculum is current and update with additional hands on learning if you choice. Midwife Christina gives great gems and nuggets and you will connect with friends for a lifetime... I gleaned a lot from her so much that while looking for a preceptor or mentor or midwife I was able to be a birth assistant for two midwives."

Natalie Harrow

"A 10 out of 10. The learn at your own pace schedule is just great for moms with busy schedules. I am glad to be a midwife assistant; first in Canada it seems and I can't wait to see the expansion of the midwife assistant sector."

Jamilla Adams

"I enrolled in the Birth Assistant course with BSBA. It really kick started my transition from teaching to full time birth work. Christina is invested in us from application interview to well after completion. The course includes a quality foundation of knowledge. From what is a birth assistant to medical terminology to accruing certifications needed. It helped me get a midwives assistant position and her support gave me the drive to continue on to applying to midwifery school!"

Jennifer Reynoso Ng

"After taking the birth assistant training, I felt ready to step into birth assisting with confidence. I now assist two midwives at home births!! Thank you for answering your call and preparing black women like me to step into this role!"

Midwife Camille Grant, DEM

"Absolutely one of the best Birth Assistant trainings. My birth assistant trained with Black Sisters Birth Academy and her growth was incredible. Her clinical understanding of her role became more apparent, as well as her confidence and hands on skills."

Malae’shea Alexander

"I have to say, I did not know what to expect when joining this program. I can assure you that it was one of the best decisions I have made! My own birth experiences is what led me to this work. Gaining the knowledge that I have now, through this program, is what helped build my confidence to serve as a birth worker in my community. Ms. Christina is an amazing instructor and you always feel her presence. She’s great at checking in and assisting you. without a doubt, I would recommend this program to any black birth worker who is reaching for the next level!"

Jeniffer Revell

"Her training puts you at an advantage that most Midwife Assistant do not start out with. She also teaches you flexibility and how to mold into your midwife's need during a birth."

Jocequelene Pressley

"It was important for me to take a Birth Assistant training with women that looked like me. Since taking the training I have completed all my requirements in order to sit for NARM and I plan on sitting for NARM to becoming a CPM."

La Kiesha Davis

"Christina created a safe space to be black birth workers!! With applicable hands on activities Christina made sure we had the skills required to be efficient Birth Assistants."

Testimonials

We're Changing Lives One Birth At A Time!

Melody Cunningham-Lopez


Jamilla Adams


Wanda Harvey-Evans


Natalie Harrow


Ama Grant


Keyah Haywood

A Promised Midwife For the Most High

Ama Grant, BA

Black Sisters Birth Academy® provides students opportunities to work side-by-side with community midwives.

A Chosen Midwife with Deep Roots

Leslie Mcfarlene, BA

Black Sisters Birth Academy® creates a pathway for students to learn with birthing families as they cultivate their skills.

Phenomenal Midwife in the Making for Her People

Jocequelene Pressley, SM

Black Sisters Birth Academy® helps future midwives pursue their goal of midwifery with excellence.

Instructor

Christina Jemine LM, CPM

Founder & CEO of Black Sisters Birth Academy®

Christina Jemine LM, CPM

Christina Jemine is a mother, midwife, motivational speaker, teacher and a children's book author. Before becoming a midwife and starting her practice at Black Sisters Midwifery Services, she served in the field of maternal-child health for over 10 years and has worked as a Mother-Baby and Pediatric nurse for 6 years at Kings County Hospital Center in Brooklyn, NY (her hometown). Christina loves teaching others about the beauty of birth and gets great joy from sharing her gift of learning with others. She is a graduate from The Florida School of Traditional Midwifery in Gainesville, Florida; a 3-Year Direct Entry Midwifery Program. Christina is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Black Sisters Birth Academy® where she trains aspiring Black midwives and aspiring Black birth assistants to become certified birth assistants to community midwives attending births in out-of-hospital settings through an online curriculum-based program intentionally designed with them in mind. The academy's creation was stemmed from Christina’s own need to find a birth assistant training that was for us and by us to train her own birth assistant and the options were not there. Black Sisters Birth Academy® has now successfully trained certified birth assistants nationwide from California to Arkansas to show and prove that BIRTH: It's What We DO.

FAQ- Frequently Ask Questions

  • What is the difference between a Birth Assistant and a Birth Doula?

    A Birth Assistant (also known as a Midwife's Assistant) is a trained professional who provides assistance to a midwife with births in out-of-hospital settings (home &/ free-standing birth center settings). A Birth Assistant performs several duties under the supervision of the Midwife including taking maternal and fetal vital signs, charting, setting up equipment, keeping the birth space clean and organized, providing assistance in emergency situations and more. A Birth Doula is a non-medical professional who provides physical and emotional support to a pregnant woman and her family during their pregnancy and childbirth.

  • Do I need a degree or a medical background to become a Birth Assistant?

    No, you do not need a degree or a medical background to become a Birth Assistant. There is no national accrediting body that governs who can become one. Do your due diligence and know what your state's laws and regulations are in regards to working as a birth/ midwife's assistant.

  • Will I receive a certification after completing the program?

    Yes, Black Sisters Birth Academy® will issue you a Certificate of Completion after your have completed your program.

  • What are the requirements for certification?

    The Online Birth Assistant Program is designed in Two Phases. PHASE ONE: • Completion of the Online Birth Assistant Course • Completion of the Phlebotomy, Venipuncture, and IV Techniques Certification (External Course). • Proof of NRP and CPR Certification (External Courses). ​PLEASE NOTE: You will be instructed in detail on how to complete each external course required for this program's completion once enrolled. PHASE TWO: Clinical Experience with your community midwife(s). Attendance at 3 prenatal visits (at 36 weeks +) and 3 out-of-hospital births. Completion of Phase One and Two are required for program completion for the Online Program.

  • How is the online course structured in PHASE ONE?

    Black Sisters Birth Academy® Online Birth Assistant Course is a 10-week online curriculum-based course. The online course is pre-recorded modules with external assignments to be completed within the course. You will receive a certificate of completion for the online course after all assignments are completed and after you have successfully passed your exit exam with an 80% or higher.

  • How long do I have to complete the program?

    You have 180 days to complete this program from the date of your enrollment. ONLINE PROGRAM COMPLETION TIMEFRAME (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED): Complete PHASE ONE within 90 days from the date of your enrollment. Complete PHASE TWO at any time within 180 days from the date of your enrollment AFTER completion of PHASE ONE. Completion of PHASE ONE is MANDATORY before entering PHASE TWO.

  • What if I don't understand the work or have a question about something in the online course & / program?

    If you have any questions while working on your online course & / program you can email your instructor or place your questions within our private Facebook group. Questions are answered M-F, between 11 AM and 5PM EST. If you have any customer support questions (login access, billing, program extension, etc.) email [email protected].

  • What is the tuition cost for the Online Birth Assistant Program?

    The tuition cost for the Online Birth Assistant Program: $5,000 USD. The program's tuition fee includes the Online Birth Assistant course, LIVE virtual group coaching sessions (Weekly Module Reviews & Monthly Skills Days), downloadable Birth Assistant Manual, access to our resource library, private Facebook group, three certifications of completions (1. Birth Assistant Certification, 2. Bloodborne Pathogen & OSHA Certification and 3. HIPPA Certification) and a listing on our Birth Assistant directory after program completion. You will need to set aside an additional $250-$350 to purchase your Birth Assistant equipment, supplies, CPR and NRP courses if not already certified. PAYMENT OPTIONS: Single or installment payment options available through the Academy. Installment payments incurs an installment fee of 15% of the tuition cost. BNPL (Buy Now, Pay Later) products (Affirm and PayPal) are also available upon enrollment when paying in full. BNPL products provide short-term financing that allows consumers to make purchases and pay for them in installments. REFUND POLICY: Enrolling into Black Sisters Birth Academy® is non-refundable. If you are not at a level where you are financially capable to invest at this level, please do not apply!

  • Can I work as a Birth Assistant after the completion of this program?

    After you have received your program certification you can seek employment as a certified Birth Assistant dependent upon your state law. Please note that each state law, midwife or institution such as a free-standing birth center determines what their requirements are prior to hiring or working as a Birth Assistant.

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