Setting the standard for professional care education.
ICPCAS independently accredits the programs that train doulas, newborn care specialists, lactation educators, menopause coaches, end-of-life doulas, and other non-clinical care professionals — so families, employers, and students know a credential means something.
An independent accreditor for the care professions.
ICPCAS is a nonprofit commission that evaluates professional care education programs against published standards — and makes every decision public.
Independent
Governed by commissioners with no financial interest in the programs under review. Public members take part in every accreditation decision.
Peer-reviewed
Every program is evaluated by trained site visitors drawn from the profession, following a written self-study and an on-site or virtual review.
International
Standards written for multilingual, multi-country delivery. Programs may be reviewed in English, Chinese, or Spanish.
What we accredit
Non-clinical professional care education across the lifespan — from before birth and early childhood through midlife and the end of life.
Before birthFertility & Preconception Support
Non-clinical support along the fertility journey
PregnancyChildbirth Educator
Prenatal and labor preparation classes
Birth & postpartumDoula
Continuous support through labor, birth, and the fourth trimester
NewbornNewborn Care Specialist
Infant care education for new families
PostpartumLactation Educator
Non-clinical breastfeeding support
Infancy & childhoodInfant & Pediatric Sleep Consultant
Healthy sleep habits from newborn through early childhood
PerinatalPerinatal Mental Health
Non-clinical peer and support roles
PerinatalPrenatal & Postpartum Fitness
Movement and recovery education
MidlifeMenopause Coaching
Midlife health and lifestyle coaching
MidlifeFamily Caregiver Coach
Support for those caring for aging or ill family
Later lifeSenior Care Companion
Non-medical companionship and daily-living support
End of lifeEnd-of-Life Doula
End-of-life and bereavement support
How accreditation works
A structured, transparent review. Most programs complete initial accreditation in 9–14 months.
Eligibility review
Confirm your program meets baseline requirements.
Self-study
Document how your program meets each standard.
Site visit
Trained reviewers verify the self-study on site or virtually.
Commission decision
Accredit, defer, or deny — with written findings.
Ongoing compliance
Annual reports and a full review every five years.
Accreditation shows the difference between a rigorous program and a weekend PDF.
For programs
For students & families
Verify a program before you enroll or hire.
Search the ICPCAS directory to review accredited programs, current status, and scheduled accreditation reviews.
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DNT Network
Professional Care Education & Certification Provider
United States Online Education
- Accreditation ID
- ICPCAS - 26A37
- Next Accreditation Review
- June 2029
- Accreditation Type
- Programmatic
- Approved Programs
- 13 Programs
Accredited Programs
13 ApprovedThe following professional care education and certification programs are listed as accredited by ICPCAS under this record.
- Birth Doula Certification
- Bereavement Doula Certification
- Childbirth Educator Certification
- End-of-Life Doula Certification
- Fertility Coach Certification
- Infant Massage Specialist Certification
- Infant Sleep Consultant Certification
- Lactation Specialist Certification
- Newborn Care Specialist Certification
- Perinatal Mental Health Specialist Certification
- Pre & Postnatal Fitness Coach Certification
- Prenatal & Postpartum Nutritionist Certification
- Postpartum Doula Certification
Accreditation Statement
The 13 programs listed above are identified as accredited under ICPCAS Accreditation ID ICPCAS - 26A37, with the next scheduled accreditation review in June 2029. Accreditation applies exclusively to the programs listed.
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Seven domains. One public standard.
Our standards are published in full and revised through open comment. Every program is evaluated against all seven domains.