Taking the Perinatal Grief Certification courses from the American Institute of Health Care Professionals (AIHCP) is a critical step on your journey to obtaining your Perinatal Grief Counseling Certification. With the Perinatal Grief Counseling CE (continuing education) courses below, you will be better equipped to help women face the challenges of perinatal grief which includes miscarriage, stillborn, sudden infant death, as well as children born with difficulties and possibly conditions that shorten their lives. With flexible hours, detailed course materials, and ongoing mentorship, AIHCP’s courses aim to provide you with the necessary tools to succeed at your own pace.
Perinatal Grief Counselor CE Course Eligibility
Requisite for all Applicants for the Certification applicants/candidates for certification must meet one of the following prerequisites to enter the program:
- Is a Certified Grief Counselor in the American Academy of Grief Counseling.
- Holds a certificate or certification in Grief Counseling from another organization AND meet AIHCP’s Grief Counseling Certification prerequisites.
Conversely, you can also fill out our qualification review form to see if your current credentials are enough to qualify you for our perinatal grief counselor certification.
Board Approvals for Grief Counseling Continuing Education
The grief counseling CE courses below are offered by AIHCP, which is an approved provider of continuing education by the following states:
- The American Institute of Health Care Professionals Inc: is an Approved Provider for Continuing Education by the South Carolina Professional Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapists and Psycho-Educational Specialists licensing board, Provider # 4637.
- The American Institute of Health Care Professionals Inc. is a licensed Continuing Education Provider in the State of California, Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # CEP 15595.
- The following CE Courses have provider approvals: The American Institute of Health Care Professionals, Inc. is an Approved Provider of Continuing Education by the Florida State Board of Nursing Provider # 50-11975.
The program also has approval from these states’ boards of nursing:
- The American Institute of Health Care Professionals Inc: is a Rule Approved Provider of Continuing Education by the Arkansas Board of Nursing. CE Provider # 50-11975.
- The American Institute of Health Care Professionals Inc: is a Rule Approved Provider of Continuing Education by the Georgia Board of Nursing. CE Provider # 50-11975.
- The American Institute of Health Care Professionals Inc: is a Rule Approved Provider of Continuing Education by the South Carolina Board of Nursing. CE Provider # 50-11975.
- The American Institute of Health Care Professionals Inc: is a Rule Approved Provider of Continuing Education by the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Professional Registered Nurses. CE Provider # 50-11975.
- The American Institute of Health Care Professionals Inc: is a Rule Approved Provider of Continuing Education by the New Mexico Board of Nursing. CE Provider # 50-11975.
For the full list of our current state and board approvals, please visit our healthcare continuing education approvals page.
Perinatal Grief Counselor Certification Course List
The perinatal grief counselor certification program is made up of three courses with a total cost of $450. You may enroll into as few or as many course as you wish. All of the CE courses are self paced, independent study. Students buy the textbooks, follow the syllabus and take a comprehensive online exam. Faculty mentoring is provided, as needed. Many of our courses include supplementary videos and course materials. Students have a two-year timeframe to complete all required CE courses in the curriculum. Again, all textbooks and learning materials are separate and not included in the course cost.
GC 775 – Perinatal Loss for Grief and Health Care Professionals
This CE course introduces the healthcare and behavioral healthcare professional in understanding the painful world of miscarriage, still-birth and infant death. Losing a child is difficult at any age but for many, miscarriages are disenfranchised and not recognized. Others who suffer the extreme pain of stillbirth or losing an infant weeks after, face a very long grieving trajectory of healing. This course discusses these types of losses and the pain associated with them. Whether a nurse, physician, funeral director, chaplain, social worker, counselor, birthing coach, or doula, the study of perinatal grief is important to prepare the healthcare and behavioral healthcare professional in helping parents work their way through the grief and healing but to also have a strong understanding of the entire process. This course hence covers not only grief counseling, but also educates one about the medical processes, terms, and protocols one may experience with miscarriage, stillborn or infant death.
Course Code: GC 775. Contact hours of education: 25. Course Cost: $150.00
GC 780 – Perinatal Loss for Grief and Health Care Professionals
Perinatal loss is one of the most profound and often misunderstood forms of grief. This CE course offers an in-depth exploration of the emotional, psychological, relational, cultural, and ethical dimensions surrounding miscarriage, stillbirth, and neonatal death. Students will learn how perinatal bereavement uniquely impacts parents, siblings, extended family, and care providers, and why these experiences are often disenfranchised or minimized.
Through a combination of evidence-based research, case examples, reflective practice, and trauma-informed strategies, this course equips learners with the knowledge and skills needed to provide compassionate, developmentally appropriate, and culturally attuned care. Emphasis is placed on effective communication, supporting continuing bonds, recognizing trauma responses, navigating complex medical and ethical decision-making, and understanding how grief intersects with identity, mental health, and family systems.
Students will also explore creative and expressive approaches to healing, including narrative work, legacy-building, ritual, art-based interventions, and meaning-making—ensuring they can support bereaved families with sensitivity, confidence, and competence. By the end of the course, learners will be prepared to engage in supportive, holistic, and inclusive care for individuals and families navigating the heartbreaking journey of perinatal loss.
Course Code: GC 780. Contact hours of education: 35. Course Cost: $150.00
GC 785 – Perinatal Grief: Concepts and Strategies for Effective Clinical Support
Perinatal loss—including miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death, and termination for medical reasons—creates a uniquely complex and often misunderstood grief experience. This course provides counselors, social workers, and other helping professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the emotional, relational, cultural, and developmental dynamics surrounding perinatal grief.
Grounded in current research and trauma-informed, culturally responsive practices, the course explores the multifaceted impact of perinatal loss on individuals, couples, and families. Students will examine theoretical frameworks, attachment- and meaning-making models, risk factors for complicated grief, and the diverse ways grief is expressed. Emphasis is placed on cultivating empathy, presence, and clinical confidence when supporting bereaved parents.
Course Code: GC 785. Contact hours of education: 35. Course Cost: $150.00
The Benefits of Perinatal Grief Counseling Certification Courses
AIHCP’s perinatal grief CE courses offer valuable knowledge that can help you elevate the level of care for helping women and families face the pain associated with perinatal loss. The combination of overarching concepts with new and proven techniques enables professionals to find new ways to reach out and find effective methods that offer much-needed support for those going through various traumas. With AIHCP, you can confidently provide care that goes above and beyond the standard.
After passing each course exam with at least a 70% score, you can then apply for the perinatal grief counselor certification credential “PGC-CSP.” or “Perinatal Grief Counselor-Certified Specialist” to use in your professional title.
The certification is valid for four years, and AIHCP offers recertification courses should choose to continue using the credential after the initial four-year period.
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