The status of Master NCS® is the highest level of training and expertise currently available to Newborn Care Specialists and one that requires dedication, focus and determination. It is only available through the Newborn Care Solutions Elite Training Program
In order to be granted the Newborn Care Solutions Master NCS® designation, all candidates must:
- Complete our Advanced NCS Training, either online or in person and have passed the exam
- Complete Elite Year One Training Program
- Complete Elite Year Two Training Program
- Be able to document a minimum 3 years consistent work as an NCS
- Have established 2 mentoring relationships—1 with their personal mentor and 1 as a mentor to a newer NCS or another approved mentoring relationship
- Be current on their First Aid and CPR training
- Have impeccable references
- Complete the year of our Master NCS® training
- Have a successful “exit interview” with three of their peers in the program
- Complete and present the final NCS project