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Please be aware that all initial credentialing and recertification applications, for all credentials, are being processed! Please allow 7-10 business days for processing. Thank you

As of August 31, 2026:

• There will no longer be a “lapsed” status. Credentials will either be in active or expired status.
• You may re-certify within the first three (3) months of the expired status. After the first three months,  you must re-apply for the credential.
• You will need to contact VACB for the re-application if your credential is expired.

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Doula Training Provider Update: 

VCB has temporarily suspended the new doula training provider process at this time.  A necessary review and revision of the process and standards continue in collaboration with the Commonwealth of Virginia and additional stakeholders. Everyone is working diligently to re-open this application process and VCB will place an update on our website as soon as a date is decided. We apologize for any inconvenience.

The data that you have been requesting is now at your fingertips.

Details for how to access our data can be found here: Data Access

NOTICE FOR THOSE APPLYING FOR THE CPRS CREDENTIAL FOR THE FIRST TIME:
VCB has been informed that funding that has been used for scholarships for this credential is not currently available. With that being said, this means that the applicants will be required to pay the entire amount of $175.00. It also means that funding is not currently available for those individuals who did not pass their initial CPRS test and are scheduling their second attempt to take the exam. The testers will also be the responsible for the testing fee of $100.00. If and when funding becomes available towards the scholarships again, those who have made full payments, will be notified and a refund will be completed.