Certification: Certified Newborn and Infant Care Professional (NICP)

The Newborn and Infant Care Professional (NICP) Certification is designed for preemies, newborns and infants to 12 months old. Newborn care specialists help families learn best practices and establish schedules. Many Newborn Care Specialists work overnight and/or as consultants to assist new parents.

More than two years of education or training after high school required?
No
More than two years of work experience required?
No
Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes
Renewal Required?
Every 3 Year(s)
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
Yes

Online Exam

Core

  1. The certification does not have a minimum education level or has an education level below a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree and the certification does not have a minimum requirement for work experience or requires two or less years of work experience.
  2. The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher, but has a work experience requirement of less than 2 years of work experience.
  3. The certification has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years but does not require a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree.