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The NCSA is a worldwide association dedicated to the professional Newborn Care Specialist.
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NCSA Approved Training Programs:

NCSA Approved Education Providers:

The NCSA is proud to offer the following approved educational providers:

These are schools that have submitted their curriculum and met the standards of the NCSA. After the completion of any of one of the following courses, successfully passing the NCSA's membership test and completing their internship hours; candidates can be eligible for certification through the NCSA. (Candidates who have three years experience working with newborns are not required to complete internship hours.) Just a note: You do not have to take a course to take the NCSA membership test. You may 'test out'.

English Nanny and Governess School

We teach our students to challenge children to achieve greatness, in a loving and nurturing environment, to raise standards for child "educare" in the United States, and to increase the recognition of trained nannies and governesses as dedicated professionals. We are proud to include the NCSA Membership as part of our curriculum.

Gentle Ventures Newborn Care Training Center

Gentle Ventures has an excellent on line course that can be taken any time you choose. These classes may be taken at your own pace. This course mirrors the NCSA approved class using "Gentle Ventures Manual for the Newborn Care Specialist " manual. Gentle Ventures also has one-on-one classes, teleconference classes and on-location training that can be taken anywhere in the United States with 5 or more students.

Professional Guide to Newborn Care

These classes are taught by Danielle Goren of Pink Baby Nurses and include all the information needed to assist in the Certification process of the NCSA. Ms. Goren will teach these classes in the central/eastern states. These classes can also be taken on line.

NCSA APPROVED TRAINING CLASSES:

PLEASE CONTACT THE SPECIFIC TRAINING CENTERS FOR INFORMATION ON THESE CLASSES. THE NCSA DOES NOT HAVE INFORMATION ON THESE CLASSES OTHER THAN WHAT IS POSTED HERE.

LOS ANGELES, DALLAS,
(SEE BELOW)

Cleveland, Ohio


NCSA Newborn Care Specialist 101 Course
This course offers extensive training and will provide all of the training and review questions needed for those who are pursuing their NCSA Certification. After the completion of this 3-day course and internship hours they can be eligible for certification through the NCSA.
This class is taught by Danielle Goren.  Danielle provides detailed instruction as well as ongoing support after this course is taken. She will assist you in the steps needed to become certified through the NCSA and steps that can be taken to setup a successful career as a NCS. 
When:  Friday July 23, 5:30PM-10PM 
Saturday July 24, 10:00AM-6:00PM ,
Sunday July 25, 2010 10:00AM-6:00PM
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Tuition:   Registration is $400.00 for the course; NCSA Manuals are an additional $50.00. A $150.00 deposit is due at registration.  This is a non-refundable deposit, as manuals will be ordered and fees will be paid in advance to the class date.
Registration: Please follow the Paypal link to reserve your spot today! Please contact Danielle Goren  at (330)327-9565 or pinkbabynurses@aol.com  with any additional questions!

Cleveland JULY NCS Class

!LOS ANGELES, CA.
July 30 - Aug 1

ONE OPENING LET - FIRST COME BASIS

When: Friday July 30     5:30  PM - 10 PM
Saturday July 31   9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Sunday August 1  9:30 AM - 5:30 PM

This class will be taught by Nancy Hamm.
This will include complete newborn care from newborn to twelve weeks. Sleep training will be included as well as marketing your skills.  Please see the Classes on Line for the curriculum of the class.This class may be used for NCSA certification requirements. For more information email Gentle Ventures

Tuition:  $400 3 day class + $50 Class Manual Please see www.gentleventures.com Group Class Schedule to pay for the class or call 1 800 337 0650

Reserve you place in class ASAP this class will fill up fast.

Cleveland, Ohio


NCSA Newborn Care Specialist 101 Course
This course offers extensive training and will provide all of the training and review questions needed for those who are pursuing their NCSA Certification. After the completion of this 3-day course and internship hours they can be eligible for certification through the NCSA.
This class is taught by Danielle Goren.  Danielle provides detailed instruction as well as ongoing support after this course is taken. She will assist you in the steps needed to become certified through the NCSA and steps that can be taken to setup a successful career as a NCS. 
When:  Friday August 13 , 5:30PM-10PM 
Saturday August 14, 10:00AM-6:00PM ,
Sunday August 15, 2010 10:00AM-6:00PM
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Tuition:   Registration is $400.00 for the course; NCSA Manuals are an additional $50.00. A $150.00 deposit is due at registration.  This is a non-refundable deposit, as manuals will be ordered and fees will be paid in advance to the class date.
Registration: Please follow the Paypal link to reserve your spot today! Please contact Danielle Goren  at (330)327-9565 or pinkbabynurses@aol.com  with any additional questions!

Cleveland August NCS Class
  

Dallas, Texas Class

LOCATION:  TO BE DETERMINED

This class is approved by the NCSA (Newborn Care Specialist Association) for certification.

Oct. 22 - 24, 2010

This class is approved by the NCSA (Newborn Care Specialist Association) for certification.

Friday Oct 22     5:30  PM - 10 PM

Saturday Oct 23   9:30 AM - 5:30 PM

  Sunday Oct 24  9:30 AM - 5:30 PM

This class will be taught by the author of the course, Nancy Hamm.

This will include complete newborn care from newborn to twelve weeks. 

Sleep training will be included as well as marketing your skills.  Please see the Classes on Line for the curriculum of the class

For more information email Gentle Ventures

Cost:  $400 3 day class + $50 Class Manual

Deposit $100 by Sept 15

Balance due $350 (after deposit) by  Oct  20

Pd in full $450 before Oct 1 without deposit

Pd in full after Oct 1 $550

This class was originally posted for Aug.  When it was postponed I received numerous requests to reschedule.  This will be  on a first come reservation basis.  Because of the size of the meeting room it will be limited to 8 students.   

* This is refundable deposit If the class is cancelled.  You may use it for the on line class if you are unable to attend.  If you are not able to attend and do not want to use it for the on line class it would be considered a non-refundable deposit. 

This will include complete newborn care from newborn to twelve weeks. Sleep training will be included as well as marketing your skills. Please see the Classes on Line for the curriculum of the class. This class may be used for NCSA certification requirements. For more information email Gentle Ventures

For more information email Gentle Ventures

Additional Recommended Training Programs:

Happiest Baby on the Block:
  • www.thehappiestbaby.com
  • Certification for Parent Educator created by world renowned pediatrician Dr. Harvey Karp. Based on the Fourth Trimester and his Proven 5 S's Soothing Techniques.
Infant & Child CPR Certification: Birth and Postpartum Doula Certification:
  • www.dona.org
  • www.cappa.net
  • Professional organizations offering comprehensive certification courses for those in the Birth, Postpartum and Lactation field. Perfect compliment to NCS and NN career.
Breastfeeding Certification: