AUREA Maternal & Newborn Care Foundation steps
This is the end-to-end structure for Foundation completion, certification assessment, registry listing, and renewal.
Complete training
Complete the Foundation curriculum and receive a course-completion record with listed scope and competency areas.
Map the Foundation
Confirm training maps to the published AUREA Maternal & Newborn Care Foundation competencies.
Prepare for assessment
Use the published outline to prepare for the standardized exam.
Apply & verify
Submit training evidence so the registry can maintain a verifiable public record.
Maintain and renew
Professional certification records stay current through continuing education, annual attestation, and a three-year renewal cycle.
Continuing education
Continuing-education hours during each cycle keep knowledge current.
Renewal & recertification
The three-year cycle re-confirms active status and updates the public record.
Renewal details →Independence from providers
AUREA publishes standards, education pathways, certificate records, and registry verification for maternal and newborn care. The process is administered with published criteria, conflict-of-interest controls, and governance review.